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Classification
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| Latin name : |
Synanceia verrucosa (Bloch & Schneider, 1801) |
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| Classification : |
Synancejidae ( Stonefishes ) |
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Name : |
Poisson-scorpion
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Reef Stonefish
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Identification
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| Main identification characters |
The Reef Stonefish is the most venomous fish in the world.
Pelvic and anal fins spines are similarly developed. 12-14 stout grooved spines, each with a large venom sack at its base.
Max size : 40.0 cm.
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Biology
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| Feed |
| Feeds on fishes and crustaceans. |
| Cycle of life / Reproduction |
| Predators of the Reef Stonefish include sharks and rays. Solitary fish. |
| Interaction with other species |
| The dorsal fin has 2 grooves serving as seringes of venom; their stings are excruciatingly painful and can occasionally be fatal. A serum exists which is effective if applied immediately after the infliction. |
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Distribution
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| Habitat |
Coral |
Sand |
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| Found on sandy or rubbly areas of reef flats and shallow lagoons and in small pools during low tide well camouflaged among the substrate and sometimes even covered with algae. |
| Geographical distribution |
| Indo-Pacific: Red Sea and East Africa to French Polynesia, north to the Ryukyu and Ogasawara islands, south to Queensland, Australia. |
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Links
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| Websites : |
http://www.amonline.net.au/fishes/students/focus/sverruc.htm
http://www.fishbase.org/summary/SpeciesSummary.cfm?id=5825
http://www.ulg.ac.be/aquarium/visite/mc/pierre.html
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/stonefishes.htm
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Bibliography
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Data sheet written by Christophe Naslain , 1/10/2003
Updates :
Christophe Naslain - 03/11/2003
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