Pomadasys incisus (Bowdich 1825) —Bastard grunt

Taxonomy. First record from Lebanon as Pomadasys incisus (Bowdich 1825) by George et al. (1964: 17); subsequently recorded as Pomadasys bennetti (Lowe) by Mouneimné (1977: 63); as Pomadasys bennetti (Lowe 1841) by Mouneimné (2002: 158–159). Material in collection: ANSP, BMNH, USNM and YPM.

Distribution. Mediterranean Sea, eastern Atlantic: Northwestern Spain to Angola; offshore islands including Madeira.

Conservation. IUCN: Global (LC: 4 February 2009); Med. (LC: 14 November 2007). Capture and threats: FIT, FIB, HAB, NIS, Unknown. Occurrence: Common. Low priority for conservation action .