Pegusa impar (Bennett 1831) —Adriatic sole

Taxonomy. First record from Lebanon as Solea lascaris (Risso) by Mouneimné (1977: 66), subsequently recorded as Solea impar (Bennett) by Mouneimné (1979: 110) and by Mouneimné (2002: 237–238). Material in collection: AUBM and USNM.

Distribution. Mediterranean Sea, Sea of Marmara, eastern Atlantic: Gibraltar south to Senegal.

Conservation. IUCN: Global (NE); Med. (DD: 28 February 2008). Capture and threats: Unknown. Occurrence: Rare. Low priority for conservation action.