Taxonomy. First record from Lebanon as Gobius quadrivittatus Steindachner 1863 by George et al. (1964: 23); subsequently recorded as Chromogobius quadrivittatus (Steindachner) by Mouneimné (1977: 65); as Chromogobius quadrivittatus (Steindachner 1863) by Mouneimné (2002: 218–219).
Distribution. Mediterranean Sea, Sea of Marmara, Black Sea.
Conservation. IUCN: Global (LC: 11 March 2014); Med. (NE). Capture and threats: HAB, unknown. Occurrence: Very rare. Low priority for conservation action.