Stone fish (Synanceia sp.)
Utilizing its amazing camouflage, the stone fish waits motionless on the sea floor for prey to swim past. The fish strikes at incredible speed, sucking prey directly into the mouth in as little as 0.015 seconds. It is also the world’s most venomous fish with 13 spines capable of killing predators that may disturb it.
saw these stone buddies a few times on my dives. they are one of the ugliest creatures i’ve ever seen. but they blend...
Stone fish (Synanceia sp.) Utilizing its amazing camouflage, the stone fish waits motionless on the sea floor for prey...