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The Stonefish

The Stonefish is a master of camouflage, sneaking around the ocean floor looking just like a crusty, old rock! Its body is chunky and lump-like and coated with a variety of earthy colors. But don't be fooled, because hiding under its rocky exterior are spines loaded with venom! Despite being the world’s most venomous fish, they are completely harmless unless disturbed or stepped on.

Stonefish - Animal Matchup
Stonefish
SizeUp to 20 inches (50.8 cm)
WeightUp to 5 pounds (2.27 kg)
SpeedSpeed: 0.5 mph (0.8 km/hr)
Key StrengthVenomous spines
Biggest WeaknessSlow movement
Scientific NameSynanceia
FamilySynanceiidae
HabitatShallow waters
GeographyIndo-Pacific region
DietSmall fish, crustaceans, and other invertebrates
Lifespan2 years - 10 years
Stonefish - Animal Matchup

The Stonefish

The Stonefish is a master of camouflage, sneaking around the ocean floor looking just like a crusty, old rock! Its body is chunky and lump-like and coated with a variety of earthy colors. But don't be fooled, because hiding under its rocky exterior are spines loaded with venom! Despite being the world’s most venomous fish, they are completely harmless unless disturbed or stepped on.

Fun Fact: A Stonefish's venom is powerful enough to be dangerous to humans, but not to worry, they're just protecting themselves and simply want peace and quiet on the ocean floor.

Stonefish
SizeUp to 20 inches (50.8 cm)
WeightUp to 5 pounds (2.27 kg)
SpeedSpeed: 0.5 mph (0.8 km/hr)
Key StrengthVenomous spines
Biggest WeaknessSlow movement
Scientific NameSynanceia
FamilySynanceiidae
HabitatShallow waters
GeographyIndo-Pacific region
DietSmall fish, crustaceans, and other invertebrates
Lifespan2 years - 10 years

Stonefish Matchups

We use AI to simulate matchups between the Stonefish and other animals. Our simulation considers size, strength, and natural predatory behaviors to determine the most likely outcome.

Stonefish vs Cone Snail

Fun Fact: Thanks to their disguise abilities, Stonefishes can stay still, blending with the surrounding and waiting for a prey for really long periods.

Fun Fact: Stonefish don’t actively hunt; they are ambush predators, preferring to lie in wait for a meal to swim by, then launching themselves with lightning speed to capture the unsuspecting snack.