Blackfin Stonefish
Pseudosynanceia melanostigma
- Group: Scorpionfish
- Max size: 13 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
The blackfin stonefish sits on muddy bottoms, a squat ambush predator easily mistaken for a lump of debris. Its dorsal spines carry venom that can inflict agonising and even fatal wounds, so it is best given a wide berth.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Synanceiidae › Pseudosynanceia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282478.
FAQ
- Is the Blackfin Stonefish dangerous to divers?
- The Blackfin Stonefish can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Blackfin Stonefish get?
- The Blackfin Stonefish grows to about 13 cm.