# Greater weever (*Trachinus draco*)

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Data as of: 2026-11-11

The greater weever (Trachinus draco) is a bony fish in the family Trachinidae, within the order Perciformes. It was named by Linnaeus, 1758, and is also called the weever. The IUCN Red List assesses it globally as Least Concern, which is not a threatened category.

## Quick facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | Not recorded |
| Length | Not recorded |
| Lifespan | Not recorded |
| Main food | Not recorded |
| Habitat | marine |
| Young per litter or clutch | Not recorded |
| Conservation status | Least Concern (IUCN) |
| Countries on record | Not recorded |

## Classification

- kingdom: Animalia
- phylum: Chordata
- class: Teleostei
- order: Perciformes
- family: Trachinidae
- genus: Trachinus
- species: *Trachinus draco* Linnaeus, 1758

Synonyms: *Echiichthys draco*, *Trachinus lineatus*

## Common questions

### What kind of animal is the greater weever?

The greater weever is a bony fish in the family Trachinidae, order Perciformes.

### What is the scientific name of the greater weever?

Its scientific name is Trachinus draco, placed in the genus Trachinus.

### Who named the greater weever?

The greater weever was named by Linnaeus, 1758.

### Is the greater weever endangered?

No. It is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List in a global assessment, which is not a threatened category.

### What other names does the greater weever have?

It is also called the weever.

## Sources

- [Catalogue of Life eXtended Release](https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/316691), CC BY 4.0, 2026-10-16 XR. Catalogue of Life (2026). Catalogue of Life eXtended Release, version 2026-10-16 XR. Catalogue of Life Foundation, Amsterdam, Netherlands. https://doi.org/10.48580/dgzlf
- [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org), per file (CC0 / public domain / CC BY green, CC BY-SA amber, anything else not displayed), 2026-11-11. Wikimedia Commons contributors. Wikimedia Commons. https://commons.wikimedia.org (each file credited to its author under its own licence).
- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org), CC0 1.0, 2026-11-11. Wikidata contributors. Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org (data retrieved via the Wikidata Query Service).
- [Wikipedia (English)](https://en.wikipedia.org), CC BY-SA 4.0, 2026-11-11. Wikipedia contributors. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org (text under CC BY-SA 4.0; each block names its article and revision).

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