Reef Stonefish - Synanceia verrucosa

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Ferdy Christant

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Absurd. ly cool. Posted one year ago
1. Albert Kang
  
  Lion
  
  Yes the are :D Posted one year ago

Calbost Niel

Lion

Master of camouflage Posted one year ago
1. Albert Kang
  
  Lion
  
  Indeed! :D Posted one year ago

Christine Young

Lion

These fish are so incredible-looking! This video shows one swimming:

Posted one year ago
1. Albert Kang
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks, Christine for adding this.
  They are not good swimmers and only swims when disturbed. Posted one year ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    You're welcome. They are quite a sight -- whether still or swimming! Posted one year ago

The Reef stonefish

"Synanceia verrucosa" is a fish species known as the reef stonefish or simply stonefish. It is a carnivorous ray-finned fish with venomous spines. It lives on reef bottoms camouflaged as a rock. It is the most venomous known fish in the world. It can be lethal to humans.

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Similar species: Perch-like Fishes

Species identified by Albert Kang