Cape Verde Weever
Trachinus pellegrini
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 150 m
- Max size: 20 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A weever of rocky, sandy and muddy bottoms in shallow coastal water off the Cape Verde islands, it spends much of its time lying half buried. Like others in its family it carries venomous spines, so a buried fish is best left undisturbed.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Trachinidae › Trachinus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 274007.
FAQ
- How deep does the Cape Verde Weever live?
- The Cape Verde Weever (Trachinus pellegrini) is typically found at to 150 m.
- Is the Cape Verde Weever dangerous to divers?
- The Cape Verde Weever is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Cape Verde Weever get?
- The Cape Verde Weever grows to about 20 cm.