Weevers (or weeverfish) are nine extant species of ray-finned fishes of the family Trachinidae in the order Perciformes, part of the wider clade Percomorpha. They are long (up to 37 cm), …

Weever fish can deliver a nasty sting that can put an abrupt end to fun on the beach or in the surf. In this blog, we describe what you should do if you are stung, and how to avoid being stung by …

A weeverfish is the most venomous fish found in the Black Sea, the Eastern Atlantic Ocean, North Sea, Mediterranean Sea, and European coastal waters. Signs and symptoms include fever, …

The greater weever (Trachinus draco, Linnaeus 1758) is a benthic and demersal venomous marine fish of the family Trachinidae. The greater weever is widely distributed along the …

Despite spending most of their life buried in sand, or because of it, the weever fish sting is one of the most serious and venomous fish spine injuries to avoid. This segment contains facts and …

Lesser weever fish occur in the eastern Atlantic from the North Sea around the British Isles to Morocco and Madeira, and in the Mediterranean. It is typically found resting on the bottom, …

weever, any of four species of small marine fishes of the family Trachinidae (order Perciformes). Weevers are long-bodied fishes that habitually bury themselves in the sand. They have large, …

Jul 13, 2017 · The weever is a potentially deadly fish found in British waters where there are two main species – the lesser and greater weever – we discuss both here here.

Aug 9, 2021 · Weaver fish stings are an unfortunate risk of swimming in the sea. Find out how to treat a weaver fish sting, how to avoid it, and what to do if stung.

The lesser weever fish has a short stout body and grows up to 14cm in length. It has a large sloping mouth and pointed snout with eyes high on the head. The first dorsal fin is triangular …