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Synanceia verrucosa
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Synanceia verrucosa

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Also known as: Synanceja verrucosa, reef stonefish
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Stonefish (Synanceia verrucosa).
Stonefish (Synanceia verrucosa).

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Synanceia verrucosa is a species of venomous marine fish belonging to the genus Synanceia and the family Synanceiidae. These fish are found in shallow, tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific region and are known for their sluggish, bottom-dwelling nature.1

Stonefish are characterized by their thickset bodies, large heads and mouths, small eyes, and bumpy, wartlike skin that often has fleshy flaps. They blend almost perfectly with their rocky or coral surroundings in both form and color, making them difficult to spot. This camouflage, combined with their habit of resting motionless on the bottom, makes them dangerous. When stepped on, they can inject venom through grooves in their dorsal fin spines, causing intensely painful and sometimes fatal wounds. A representative species, S. verrucosa, can grow to about 33 cm (13 inches) long.1

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