Stromateus fiatola Linnaeus 1758 —Blue butterfish

Taxonomy. First record from Lebanon as Stromateus fiatola Linnaeus 1758 by George et al. (1964: 21); subsequently recorded as Stromateus fiatola Linnaeus by Mouneimné (1977: 65); as Stromateus fiatola Linnaeus 1758 by Mouneimné (2002: 231–232). Last unpublished records from Antelias (18–20 December 1964). Material in collection: AUBM (OS3811; OS3813) and MCZ.

Distribution. Mediterranean Sea, eastern Atlantic: Bay of Biscay south to South Africa.

Conservation. IUCN: Global (LC: 15 July 2014); Med. (DD: 16 November 2007). Capture and threats: Unknown. Occurrence: Very rare. Low priority for conservation action .