Where Does Lesser Weever Live?

Lesser Weever lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Lesser Weever

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow coastal waters, from the surf line down to about 50 meters (164 feet), though occasionally recorded deeper.

Environment

Prefers sandy or muddy bottoms, often burying itself with only its eyes and the tip of its first dorsal fin exposed. Found in estuaries, bays, and open coastal areas.

Geographic range

Eastern Atlantic Ocean, from Norway and the British Isles south to Morocco, including the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea.

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