Trachinus armatus Bleeker 1861

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.

Occurs in shallow waters over sandy bottoms, often in less than 50 m deep (Ref. 6790). 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 (Ref. 5377).

fisheries: minor commercial; price category: low; price reliability: questionable: based on ex-vessel price for species in this genus

The Guinean weever (Trachinus armatus) is a fish of the family Trachinidae, widespread in the eastern Atlantic along the coasts of Africa from Mauritania to Angola. A marine, tropical, demersal fish, it grows up to 35 centimetres (14 in) length.