| Reference no. | Galil, B.S., 2007 |
| Ecosystem | Mediterranean Sea |
| Status | introduced |
| Abundance | abundant (always seen in some numbers) |
| Lifestage | adults |
| Regional database | |
| Remarks | First recorded in Jaffa, Mediterranean Sea in 2004 (Ref. 72453). One of the 'worst alien fishes' of the entire Mediterranean, harmful to human health, fishing gears (Ref. 94612) and biodiversity (Ref. 101091). Also Ref. 995646, 101091. |