Polyprion americanus (Bloch & Schneider 1801) —Wreckfish

Taxonomy. New record from Lebanon, based on photos of several of individuals landed from various parts offshore Lebanon since 2014.

Distribution. Nearly circumglobal, including Mediterranean Sea; not recorded from Pacific coast of South America or in the North Pacific.

Conservation. IUCN: Global (DD: 30 April 2003); Med. (DD: 14 November 2007). Capture and threats: FIT, FIB, Unknown. Occurrence: Rare. Medium priority for conservation action.