Distribution
Méditerranée
Species sheet
Dragonfish
Trachinus araneus Cuvier, 1829
AnimalsVertebratesAgnatha and bony fish lying on the bottom
Remarkable
Distribution map
Geographic areas (BioObs)
Western MediterraneanMediterranean - Alboran SeaEastern Mediterranean
Observation type
Scuba divingApnea / Snorkelling
Other common names
- Spotted weeverBritish English
- PetermannGerman (Germany)
- ArañaEuropean Spanish
- Aranya fragata (Catalan)European Spanish
- Vive-araignéeFrench (France)
- Vive araignéeFrench (France)
- Tracina ragnoItalian (Italy)
- Aranha-pontuadoEuropean Portuguese
Other invalid scientific names
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Sources
- ANDRÉ Frédéric, BAUS Frédéric, PILLON Roberto in : DORIS, 02/02/2021 : Trachinus araneus Cuvier, 1829, https://doris.ffessm.fr/ref/specie/2122
How to cite this BioObs sheet?
BioObs, 01/09/2021 : Trachinus araneus Cuvier, 1829, https://bioobs.fr/en/species-sheets/559
Modification history
- Created by Alain Mayoux on 31/08/2021
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