Synanceia verrucosa

Scorpion fishes and others

Reef stonefish
Echter Steinfisch
Poisson-pierre commun
Pez piedra
Pesce pietra

Distribution

The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The species is generally motionless in its environment
The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
The species can be found between 1 and 45 Meters.
Uncommon Species
Imitates a rock or a coral.

General behaviour of the species

The species is territorial
Species generally solitary
Imitates a rock or a coral.
The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 40 cm
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
Diet : Fishes -
The animal changes colour like a chameleon

Relationship with humans

The spines of the animal can be very dangerous
The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest

The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!