A review on maximum length of the greater weever Trachinus draco Linnaeus 1758 (Perciformes: Trachinidae) with a new maximum length from Oran Bay (Western Algeria)

On the 15th April 2017, one female specimen of the greater weever, Trachinus draco measuring44.69 cm in total length and weighting 885 g was captured by trammel net in Oran Bay (CapeRousseau) at 120 m depth. Up to date, this length is a new record of maximum length reached forthis trachinidae for Algerian waters and the second maximum length recorded in Mediterraneanbasin according to Fischer et al., 1987 observation noted at 45 cm.

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