Greater Weever
Trachinus draco
- Class
- Ray-finned fish
- Rarity
- Rare
- Observations
- 723
- Most observed in
- 🇪🇸 Spain
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
The greater weever (Trachinus draco) is a species of marine ray-finned fish in the family Trachinidae. It is a benthic fish widely distributed along the eastern Atlantic coastline (from Norway to Morocco), 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.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Greater weever”.