Hyporthodus haifensis (Ben-Tuvia 1953) — Haifa grouper

Taxonomy. First record from Lebanon as Epinephelus haifensis Ben-Tuvia 1953 by Geor. & Ath. (1966a: 7); subsequently recorded as Epinephelus haifensis Ben-Tuvia by Mouneimné (1977: 62); as Epinephelus haifensis Ben- Tuvia 1953 by Mouneimné (2002: 133–134). Material in collection: AUBM.

Distribution. Distribution: Mediterranean Sea, eastern Atlantic: Portugal south to Angola.

Conservation. IUCN: Global (LC: 17 November 2016); Med. (DD: 1 January 2008). Capture and threats: FIT, Unknown. Occurrence: Rare. Low priority for conservation action .