Stonefishes [Synanceia]
Description
Synanceia is a genus of fish in the Scorpaenidae family, known as stonefishes, which are considered one of the most venomous fish in the world. They have a remarkable ability to camouflage themselves among rocks and coral. Stonefishes have a robust body, with venomous dorsal spines used for defense against predators.
Species
Reef Stonefish [Synanceia verrucosa]
View DetailsEstuarine Stonefish [Synanceia horrida]
View DetailsSpotted Stonefish [Synanceia nana]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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Order |
Scorpionfishes and Flatheads
Scorpaeniformes
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Family |
Scorpionfishes
Scorpaenidae
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Statistics
- Species 3