Echiichthys vipera
Blennies/Gobies
Lesser weever
Viperqueise
Kleine pieterman
Petite vive
Peces víbora
Tracina vipera
Distribution
- The temperate Atlantic
- The Mediterranean
Environment and movement of the diurnal species
- The species is generally observed in a sandy/silty area.
- The species is generally motionless in its environment
- The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
- The species can be found between 0 and 150 Meters.
- Common species.
- Hides in the sand.
General behaviour of the species
- Species generally solitary
- Hides in the sand.
- The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 15 cm
- The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
- Diet : Fishes -
Relationship with humans
- The spines of the animal can be very dangerous
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- -Sport or local fishing
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!