The greater weever is a venomous marine fish found in the sandy seabeds of the eastern North Atlantic and Mediterranean. It reaches up to 18 inches and weighs around 3 pounds. Notable for its elongated body and sharp dorsal spines, it preys on small fish and crustaceans. Often buried in sand, it ambushes prey and poses a hazard to unwary swimmers. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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