Acantholabrus palloni (Risso 1810) —Scale-rayed wrasse

Taxonomy. First record from Lebanon as Acantholabrus palloni (Risso) by Mouneimné (1977: 64); subsequently recorded as Acantholabrus palloni (Risso 1810) by Mouneimné (2002: 191–192).

Distribution. Mediterranean Sea, eastern Atlantic: Norway south to Gabon, including offshore islands.

Conservation. IUCN: Global (LC: 12 March 2008); Med. (LC: 12 November 2007). Capture and threats: Unknown. Occurrence: Very rare. Medium priority for conservation action .