Arnoglossus thori Kyle 1913 —Thor’s scaldfish

Taxonomy. First record from Lebanon as Arnoglossus thori Kyle 1913 by Mouneimné (2002: 236–237).

Distribution. Mediterranean Sea, Sea of Marmara, Black Sea, eastern Atlantic: Ireland south to Sierra Leone, including Cape Verde Islands.

Conservation. IUCN: Global (DD: 21 May 2013); Med. (LC: 27 February 2008). Capture and threats: FIB, unknown. Occurrence: Very rare. Low priority for conservation action .