Monochirus hispidus Rafinesque 1814 —Whiskered sole

Taxonomy. First record from Lebanon as Monochirus hispidus Rafinesque by Mouneimné (1977: 66); subsequently recorded as Monochirus hispidus Rafinesque 1814 by Mouneimné (2002: 240). Material in collection: AUBM (OS3907).

Distribution. Mediterranean Sea, Sea of Marmara, eastern Atlantic: Portugal south to Ghana.

Conservation. IUCN: Global (LC: 8 July 2014); Med. (DD: 15 November 2007). Capture and threats: Unknown. Occurrence: Rare. Low priority for conservation action .