Stonefish [Synanceia verrucosa]
Description
Stonefish are masters of camouflage, looking like a lumpy piece of reef rock until they move. Divers should watch carefully along the seafloor—this fish can be hard to spot, and its venomous spines make it a “look but don’t touch” encounter.
Where To See Stonefish
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Teleosts (Bony Fishes)
Teleostei
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| Order |
Perch-Like Fishes
Perciformes
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| Family |
Stonefishes
Synanceiidae
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| Genus |
Stonefish
Synanceia
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