Dactylopterus volitans (Linnaeus 1758) —Flying gurnard

Taxonomy. First record from Lebanon as Cephalacanthus volitans (Linnaeus) by Mouneimné (1977: 66); subsequently recorded as Cephalacanthus volitans (Linnaeus 1758) by Mouneimné (2002: 125). Material in collection: ANSP, AUBM, BMNH and USNM.

Distribution. Mediterranean Sea, Sea of Marmara, Black Sea; both sides of the Atlantic; also well offshore.

Conservation. IUCN: Global (LC: 29 January 2013); Med. (LC: 15 November 2007). Capture and threats: FIB, unknown. Occurrence: Rare. Low priority for conservation action .