Guinean weever
📖 Overview
Occurs in shallow waters over sandy bottoms, often in less than 50 m deep . Lies hidden in the sediment while waiting for its prey. Feeds on fish, crustaceans and annelids. Its venom is not deadly but can cause painful wounds .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Guinean weever is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Guinean weever is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 15 - 150 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
fish, crustaceans and annelids
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
⚠️ Venom Profile
- severe immediate pain
- oedema
- occasional systemic effects
Analgesia and wound care.
References: Compiled from Bhide (2018), Halstead et al. (1988) and family-specific envenomation literature
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Guinean weever |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Aranhuço · Areeiro-de-Bleeker |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 671 records indexed .
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