Lesser Weever
Saltwater
Photo by David Ogilvie
Irish Name:
Feannog Bheag
Feannog Bheag
Scientific Name:
Echiichthys vipera
Echiichthys vipera
Description
Small venomous fish common on sandy beaches. Responsible for most weever stings on bathers.
Identification
Small. Venomous black dorsal spine. Sandy coloured. Buries in sand.
Species Information
- Category Sea
- Habitat Saltwater
- Average Weight 0.04 kg
Specimen Threshold
Irish Specimen Fish Committee (ISFC) qualifying sizes:
Weight
0.091 kg
(0.20 lbs)
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