Capros aper (Linnaeus 1758) —Boarfish

Taxonomy. First record from Lebanon as Capros aper by Aguillar et al. (2018: 80). Material in collection: AUBM.

Distribution. Mediterranean Sea, Sea of Marmara, eastern Atlantic: Norway south to Senegal, including Madeira.

Conservation. IUCN: Global (LC: 15 July 2014); Med. (LC: 15 November 2007). Capture and threats: Unknown. Occurrence: Rare. Low priority for conservation action .