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Greater weever

Trachinus draco

Greater weever — Trachinus draco
  • Saltwater
  • Least Concern
Max length
40 cm
Classification
Class
Teleostei
Order
Perciformes
Family
Trachinidae
Genus
Trachinus
Distribution
  • Atlantic, Eastern Central
  • Atlantic, Northeast
  • Mediterranean and Black Sea

About the greater weever

The greater weever is a species of marine ray-finned fish in the family Trachinidae. It is a benthic fish widely distributed along the eastern Atlantic coastline, extending to the Mediterranean, Aegean and Black Seas. The greater weever is mostly and notoriously known for its venomous spines, which can inflict serious injuries on humans through accidental stinging. Because of this, the greater weever is classified as one of the most venomous fishes in the Mediterranean.⁠

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Where the greater weever lives

Distribution data from GBIF (DOI: 10.15468/dl.8rzs8d).

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Where to catch greater weever

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