Fishing for Greater weever

Trachinus draco

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

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Venomous

Source: Fishbase

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