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Bookmark or Share- 11 Scary Stonefish Facts - Fact AnimalThey are famous for being the most venomous fish in the world, with a sting that causes excruciating pain in humans. Their name comes from their ability to blend in with rocky seafloors and amongst coral, which is what makes them so dangerous as they are easily stepped on by people.
- Synanceia - WikipediaSynanceia is a genus of ray-finned fish belonging to the subfamily Synanceiinae, the stonefish, which is classified within the family Scorpaenidae, the scorpionfish and relatives. Stonefish are the most venomous fish known; stings can be fatal to humans.
- Stonefish - OceanaMeet one of the world's most venomous fish, the stonefish. With venom strong enough to cause a human serious injury, it's not only the deadliest fish in the world, but also a master of camouflage. Learn more about the stonefish.
- Stonefish | Venomous, Marine, Predators | Britannicastonefish, (Synanceia), any of certain species of venomous marine fish of the genus Synanceia and the family Synanceiidae, found in shallow waters of the tropical Indo-Pacific. Stonefish are sluggish bottom-dwelling fish that live among rocks or coral and in mudflats and estuaries.
- How Toxic is the Stonefish? - Ocean ConservancyOur ocean is full of toxic creatures, from the blue-ringed octopus to the lionfish, but the stonefish holds the title of most venomous fish in the sea. The name “stonefish” refers to one of several fish in the genus Synanceia within the family Synanceiidae.
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