1Stonefish

2Stonefish

• 30 to 60 cm

• Pacific Ocean

One of the most venomous fish in the world

3Appearance of Stonefish

• Has 13 poisonous spines dorsal

• Gray/brown color for camouflage

4How does stone fish deliver venom?

5Composition of the venom

Enzymes Hyaluronidase

Toxins Stonustoxin

6References

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synanceia

http://australianmuseum.net.au/reef-stonefish-synanceia-verrucosa-bloch-schneider-1801

www.vliz.be/imisdocs/publications/249468.pdf (in french)

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LEFEUVRE Simon

Student at TELECOM Saint Etienne

Our group of students