Description
The streaked weever, like the greater weever, has a long tapered, laterally flattened body. This animals head seems to be even
bigger than its mentioned relative and also the eyes and mouth on high on the head. In warmer months this
animal moves into the shallow coastal area, where its
highly poisonous spines can be a danger to swimmers. These spines are
on the gills and also the first dorsal fin has 5-8 short spines connected
poison gland. Treatment of the wound with vinegar or hot inactivates
the poison.
Size
Up to 50 cm in length.
Colour
Plain light colored bottom, back and sidewalls are covered with a darker
brown leopard pattern.
Habitat
This animal is to be found on sand, gravel and mud bottoms from the shallow
area to 150 meters deep. It feeds on small benthic animals and small
fish.
Distribution
Eastern Atlantic from Gibraltar to West Africa and the entire Mediterranean.