Stonefish (Synanceia verrucosa) is extremely venomous, Celebes Sea, Sabah, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

A stonefish (Synanceia verrucosa), Yap, Micronesia, Pacific

Reef Stonefish, Synanceia verrucosa, Osprey Reef, Coral Sea, Australia

Reef Stonefish, Synanceia verrucosa, Osprey Reef, Coral Sea, Australia

Reef Stonefish, Synanceia verrucosa, Osprey Reef, Coral Sea, Australia

Reef Stonefish, Synanceia verrucosa, Osprey Reef, Coral Sea, Australia

Reef Stonefish, Synanceia verrucosa, Ambon, Moluccas, Indonesia

Reef Stonefish, Synanceia verrucosa, Osprey Reef, Coral Sea, Australia

Estuarine Stonefish, Synanceia horrida, Ambon, Moluccas, Indonesia

Reef Stonefish, Synanceia verrucosa, Ambon, Moluccas, Indonesia

A venomous stonefish (Synanceia verrucosa) camouflages itself in sand in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs and high marine biodiversity.

A predatory stonefish (Synanceia verrucosa) lies camouflaged in the sandy seafloor of Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This is the most venomous fish on Earth but uses its venom only for defensive purposes.

A predatory stonefish (Synanceia verrucosa) lies camouflaged in the sandy seafloor of Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This is the most venomous fish on Earth but uses its venom only for defensive purposes.

A well-camouflaged reef stonefish, Synanceia verrucosa, waits to ambush prey in Raja Ampat, Indonesia.

A well-camouflaged reef stonefish, Synanceia verrucosa, waits to ambush prey in Raja Ampat, Indonesia.

Camouflaged stonefish (Synanceia Verrucosa), Red Sea, Sudan, Africa

Stonefish (Synanceia verrucosa). Jackson Reef, Sharm El Sheikh, South Sinai, Red Sea, Egypt.

Estuary stonefish pair, Synanceia horrida, Lembeh Strait, Bitung, Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Reef stonefish and Scuba diver, Synanceia verrucosa, Maldives Island, Indian Ocean, Ari Atol