Hygophum benoiti (Cocco 1838) —Benoit’s lanternfish

Taxonomy. First record from Lebanon as Hygophum benoiti by Bariche et al. (2007: 112). Material in collection: AUBM (OS1236).

Distribution. North Atlantic, Mediterranean Sea, Sea of Marmara.

Conservation. IUCN: Global (LC: 10 July 2012); Med. (LC: 16 November 2007). Capture and threats: Unknown. Occurrence: Rare. Low priority for conservation action .