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 | |
|---|---|
| Size | Up to 20 inches (50.8 cm) |
| Weight | Up to 5 pounds (2.27 kg) |
| Speed | Speed: 0.5 mph (0.8 km/hr) |
| Key Strength | Venomous spines |
| Biggest Weakness | Slow movement |
| Scientific Name | Synanceia |
| Family | Synanceiidae |
| Habitat | Shallow waters |
| Geography | Indo-Pacific region |
| Diet | Small fish, crustaceans, and other invertebrates |
| Lifespan | 2 years - 10 years |
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 | |
|---|---|
| Size | Up to 20 inches (50.8 cm) |
| Weight | Up to 5 pounds (2.27 kg) |
| Speed | Speed: 0.5 mph (0.8 km/hr) |
| Key Strength | Venomous spines |
| Biggest Weakness | Slow movement |
| Scientific Name | Synanceia |
| Family | Synanceiidae |
| Habitat | Shallow waters |
| Geography | Indo-Pacific region |
| Diet | Small fish, crustaceans, and other invertebrates |
| Lifespan | 2 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.
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.