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rockfishor stonefishName applied to species in the scorpion-fish family (Scorpaenidae), including the lionfish, redfish, and zebra fish. In North America the name is also applied to the eastern mudminnow (Umbra pygmaea, family Umbridae), one of several hardy fishes of cool, mud-bottomed ponds, lakes, and streams. Eastern mudminnows frequently bury themselves, tail first, in the mud. They are often used as bait. Stonefish (Synanceia verrucosa), a fish of the Synance-jidae family of the order Scleroparei. Its naked skin is covered with warts and growths. It lives in the tropics of the Indian and pacific oceans and in the Red Sea. Length, up to 40 cm. At the base of the spiny rays of the dorsal fin the stonefish has paired poisonous cutaneous glands in the form of a compact mass of serous cells, distributed in warts on each side of the spines. A prick of its spines is extremely dangerous and occasionally fatal. The meat of the stonefish is used for food. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | Strangely barren looking, Rempart Serpent is not only home to the usual brightly coloured tropical fish, but also home to huge numbers of sinister looking stonefish, scorpion fish, lionfish and Moray Eels. The retired members fared no better, Tony Taylor taking only two DIARY DATES April 4-19: Predator's event, Blue Reef Aquarium, Tynemouth, on display Giant Pacific Octopus, & deadly stonefish, also talks & feeding demonstrations, so it could be very interesting. Fishes to Avoid - All types of angelfish - All types of butterfly fish - Pipefish - Seahorses - Blue Ribbon Eels - Long-nosed Filefish - Stonefish and - Moorish Idols - Mandarin fish (must be avoided in non-reef tanks) For more information on Saltwater Fish |
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