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Greater weever

Trachinus draco

Greater weever (Trachinus draco)Common
Fishcarnivore

The greater weever is a fish that lives along the eastern Atlantic coast and in the Mediterranean, Aegean, and Black Seas. It spends most of its time near the seafloor and is known for its venomous spines, which can cause painful stings if touched.

  • Its venomous spines can cause serious injuries to humans.
  • It lives in sandy or muddy seafloor habitats.
  • It is one of the most venomous fish in the Mediterranean.
OceanEuropeAfrica
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At a glance

Classification
Fish
Scientific name
Trachinus draco
Habitat
Ocean
Regions in this directory
Europe, Africa
Diet
carnivore
Relative size
medium
IUCN Red List
Least Concern (LC)
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