Cheilopogon heterurus (Rafinesque 1810) —Mediterranean flyingfish

Taxonomy. First record from Lebanon as by Cheilopogon heterurus (Rafinesque) Mouneimné (1977: 62); subsequently recorded as Cheilopogon heterurus (Rafinesque 1810) by Mouneimné (2002: 102). Material in collection: SMNS.

Distribution. Atlantic, including Mediterranean Sea.

Conservation. IUCN: Global (LC: 28 January 2013); Med. (DD: 14 November 2007). Capture and threats: FIT, FIB, NIS, unknown. Occurrence: Very rare. Low priority for conservation action .