Microchirus ocellatus (Linnaeus 1758) —Four-eyed sole

Taxonomy. First record from Lebanon as Microchirus ocellatus (Linnaeus) by Mouneimné (1977: 66); subsequently recorded as Microchirus ocellatus (Linnaeus 1758) by Mouneimné (2002: 239–240). Material in collection: AUBM (OS3876).

Distribution. Mediterranean Sea, Sea of Marmara, eastern Atlantic: Spain south to Sierra Leone; southwestern Indian Ocean: South Africa to Madagascar.

Conservation. IUCN: Global (DD: 20 May 2013); Med. (LC: 28 February 2008). Capture and threats: Unknown. Occurrence: Rare. Low priority for conservation action .