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]
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Estuarine Stonefish [Synanceia horrida]
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Spotted Stonefish [Synanceia nana]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Chordates
Chordata
Class Fish
Actinopterygii
Order Scorpionfishes and Flatheads
Scorpaeniformes
Family Scorpionfishes
Scorpaenidae
Statistics
  • Species 3