Symphurus nigrescens Rafinesque 1810 —Tongue sole

Taxonomy. First record from Lebanon as Symphurus nigrescens Rafinesque by Mouneimné (1977: 66); subsequently recorded as Symphurus nigrescens Rafinesque 1810 by Mouneimné (2002: 241–242); recently recorded as Symphurus nigrescens by Aguillar et al. (2018: 82).

Distribution. Mediterranean Sea, eastern Atlantic: Portugal south to Namibia, including Azores; southern central Atlantic: Saint Helena.

Conservation. IUCN: Global (LC: 21 May 2013); Med. (LC: 28 February 2008). Capture and threats: FIB, HAB, unknown. Occurrence: Rare. Low priority for conservation action .