Thunnus alalunga (Bonnaterre 1788) —Albacore

Taxonomy. First record from Lebanon as Thunnus alalunga Bonnaterre by Mouneimné (1977: 64); subsequently recorded as Thunnus alalonga Bonnaterre 1788 by Mouneimné (2002: 227).

Distribution. Circumglobal in tropical and temperate seas (including Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea).

Conservation. IUCN: Global (NT: 18 February 2011); Med. (LC: 15 November 2007). Capture and threats: FIT, Unknown. Occurrence: Common. Low priority for conservation action .