Reef Stonefish

Synanceia verrucosa

Reef Stonefish — photo 1 of 4
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Habitat
Reef
Max size
40 cm
Family
Synanceiidae

Synanceia verrucosa, the reef stonefish, is a species of venomous, marine ray-finned fish, belonging to the subfamily Synanceiinae, which is classified as being within the family Scorpaenidae, the scorpionfishes and their relatives. It is the most widespread species of stonefish, mostly found in shallow waters of the Red Sea and the Indo-Pacific. It possesses highly effective venom that can kill humans. It is the type species of Synanceia.

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