lesser weever

The lesser weever is a small, edible marine fish belonging to the family Trachinidae. These fish are characterized by their long bodies and a tendency to bury themselves in sand. They possess large, upward-slanting mouths and eyes positioned near the top of their heads.12

A notable feature of weevers is the presence of venomous spines. These sharp spines are located on the gill covers and the first dorsal fin. Contact with these spines can result in very painful wounds, as they are associated with venom glands. The lesser weever (T. vipera) is a European species, typically about half the size of the greater weever (T. draco).231