Gnathophis mystax (Delaroche 1809) —Thinlip conger

Taxonomy. First record from Lebanon as Gnathophis mystax by Colloca & Lelli (2012: 13).

Distribution. Southwestern Atlantic; Mediterranean Sea, eastern Atlantic: southern Portugal south to Morocco.

Conservation. IUCN: Global (LC: 7 November 2011); Med. (LC: 16 November 2007). Capture and threats: Unknown. Occurrence: Very rare. Low priority for conservation action .