Estuarine Stonefish
Synanceia horrida
- Group: Scorpionfish
- Typical depth: 0–40 m
- Max size: 60 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
Listed in the record books as one of the most venomous fish alive, it sits motionless on sand and mud in coastal reefs and estuaries, scooping out a shallow hollow with its fins until sand heaps around its body. The venom is delivered through stout dorsal spines if the fish is trodden on, making it dangerous to wading divers.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Synanceiidae › Synanceia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276862.
FAQ
- How deep does the Estuarine Stonefish live?
- The Estuarine Stonefish (Synanceia horrida) is typically found at 0–40 m.
- Is the Estuarine Stonefish dangerous to divers?
- The Estuarine Stonefish can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Estuarine Stonefish get?
- The Estuarine Stonefish grows to about 60 cm.