Lesser weever (Echiichthys vipera)
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Actinopterygii |
| Order | Perciformes |
| Family | Trachinidae |
| Genus | Echiichthys (1) |
- The lesser weever lives buried in sand, with only its head and back visible.
- Lesser weevers have spines on their dorsal fins and gills which release a poison.
- The lesser weever can grow up to 14 centimetres long.
The lesser weever has not yet been assessed by the IUCN.
Information on the lesser weever is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.
This information is awaiting authentication by a species expert, and will be updated as soon as possible. If you are able to help please contact:
arkive@wildscreen.org.uk
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ITIS (December, 2012)
http://www.itis.gov/index.html