249 observations
Lesser Weever
Echiichthys vipera
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Perciformes ›Family: Trachinidae ›Genus: Echiichthys
About
The lesser weever (Echiichthys vipera) is a venomous weever of the family Trachinidae, in the order Perciformes, and the class Actinopterygii. It is generally found on the sandy sea beds of the open sea, near the shore. Lesser weevers may sting swimmers badly if disturbed in the water, and fishermen when they clean their fishing nets.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Lesser Weever is Echiichthys vipera.
- Lesser Weever belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Lesser Weever belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Lesser Weever belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Lesser Weever belongs to the order Perciformes.
- Lesser Weever belongs to the family Trachinidae.
- Lesser Weever belongs to the genus Echiichthys.