Ophisurus serpens (Linnaeus 1758) —Serpent eel

Taxonomy. First record from Lebanon as Ophisurus serpens by Crocetta & Bariche in Dailianis et al. (2016: 620); subsequently recorded as Ophisurus serpens by Aguillar et al. (2018: 82).

Distribution. Widespread (but not eastern Pacific or western Atlantic), in eastern Atlantic from Spain south to South Africa, including Mediterranean Sea.

Conservation. IUCN: Global (LC: 20 October 2011); Med. (LC: 16 November 2007). Capture and threats: Unknown. Occurrence: Very rare. Low priority for conservation action .