Aidablennius sphynx (Valenciennes 1836) —Sphinx blenny

Taxonomy. First record from Lebanon as Aidablennius sphynx by Harmelin-Vivien et al. (2005: 628). Material in collection: AUBM, FMNH and USNM.

Distribution. Mediterranean Sea, Sea of Marmara, Black Sea, eastern Atlantic: northern Morocco.

Conservation. IUCN: Global (LC: 22 March 2011); Med. (LC: 13 November 2007). Capture and threats: HAB, Unknown. Occurrence: Common. Low priority for conservation action .