The Striped Weever (Trachinus radiatus) is a small, venomous marine fish found primarily in the eastern Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, recognized for its elongated body and distinct dark stripes along its sides. This species inhabits sandy or muddy seabeds in shallow coastal waters, where it often buries itself, making it a frequent but incidental catch in bottom trawl fisheries. The main countries involved in the harvesting of Striped Weever are Mediterranean nations such as Spain, Italy, Greece, and Turkey, where the fish is sometimes sold fresh in local markets, though it is not a major commercial target due to its modest size and venomous spines. In these countries, the fishing industry primarily encounters Striped Weever as bycatch during trawling for more commercially valuable species, but it is occasionally consumed locally, especially in coastal communities familiar with safe preparation methods.
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Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.