The starry weever, or streaked weever (Trachinus radiatus) is a fish of the family Trachinidae widespread in the eastern Atlantic from Gibraltar to the Gulf of Guinea, and probably further south; it is also known from the Mediterranean Sea. A marine subtropical fish, it grows up to 50 cm (20 in) in length.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
Venomous. The note covers its whole genus. Weevers; venomous dorsal spines Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Trachinus araneus — venomous
- Trachinus draco — venomous
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Perciformes
- Family
- Trachinidae
- Genus
- Trachinus
- Species
- Trachinus radiatus
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