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The Weever fish belongs to the Trachinidae family. The Weever fish form a family of perciform marine fish, the Trachinidae, which includes nine species. Their sizes vary from 15 cm to more than 50 cm depending on the species. The Nine species are: The Lesser weever, the Spotted weever, the Guinean weever, the Sailfin weever, the Trachinus cornutus, the Greater weever, the Striped weever, the Cape Verde weever and the Starry weever. It can be fished during the hot seasons.
The Weever fish can be classified into two categories, on the one hand the small Vive which measures less than 15 cm, and the large Vive, measuring on average 2 to 30 cm and can reach 50 cm in length. The large weever differs from the small one in that it has four thorns in its orbits. The weever is always dangerous, in that it is endowed with erectile spines are the bite is very toxic, which can have long-term consequences in humans. The weever is yellow on the back, with a whitish belly and yellow or brown streaks. Accidents are much more frequent since the weever is often buried in the sand, so the risk is greater, as you may step on it and get stung.
The Weever fish lifestyle
The weever fish is a hunter fish that feeds on benthic crustaceans and small fish. With a large mouth, it swallows fry and small fish like any hunter fish and is very determined in its attacks by climbing vertically over several meters to attack a prey that swims between two waters or below the surface. Apart from its dazzling attacks, one does not often observe the lively on the move. It stands rather motionless on the lookout, buried in the sand.
The breeding period varies according to the species but generally occurs from spring to summer.
The Weever fish habitat
The Weever fish is present in the Mediterranean, the Black Sea and the Atlantic. The Weever fish particularly likes shallow waters, especially during the summer months.
The Weever fish angling
First, you need to identify the ideal place where you can have a better chance of capturing them. The Weever must be sought on sandy bottoms, using natural baits or lures. It is a fairly reactive fish regardless of the bait you choose to use. But rock fishing is very effective for the weever. Indeed, you can choose a flexible lure, or choose a rowing throw with natural baits such as worms, or swimming fish... Be very careful when you catch a Vive, you must bring a pair of scissors and thick cloth to avoid being stung. If you are ever bitten by a weever, it is important to keep in mind that the venom is neutralized by heat. You can approach a heat source in front of the stung area (a cigarette, for example), or soak the affected area in very hot water.
As far as regulations are concerned, no restrictions are currently in force. However, we invite you to contact the competent authorities for more information.
