Where does stonefish live?

Answer 1

is also known as thethe reef stone or dornorn is a carnivorous ray-finned fish Actinopterygii

The Actinopterygii are the ray-finned fish....

with venomous spines that lives on reef bottoms, camouflageCamouflage

Camouflage is the method which allows an otherwise visible organism or object to remain indiscernible from the surrounding e...

d as a rock. It is the most venomous known fish in the world. The average length of most stonefish is about 30-40 centimeters. The largest Stonefish ever recorded was 51 centimeters long. Stonefish can survive out of water for up to 20 hours. The Stonefish is the most venomous fishVenomous fish

Venomous fish are fish that produce venom....

in the world. Its dorsal area is lined with 13 spines that release a venomVenom

Venom or zootoxin is any of a variety of poisons used by several groups of animal species, for the purpose of defense...

ous toxinToxin Summary

A toxin is a poisonous substance produced by living cells or organisms....

from two sacs attached to each spine. Its venom causes severe pain with possible shock, paralysisParalysis

Paralysis is the complete loss of muscle function for one or more muscle groups....

, and tissue deathNecrosis

Necrosis is the name given to accidental death of cells and living tissue....

depending on the depth of the penetration. This level can be fatal to humans if not given medical attention within a couple of hours. Immediate first aidFirst aid

First Aid is the immediate and temporary proper aid provided to a sick or injured person or animal until medical treatment c...

treatment requires the immobilisation of venom at penetration site; depending on the depth of penetration this can be achieved either by firm constrictive bandaging or by a managed tourniquetTourniquet

A tourniquet is a tightly tied band applied around a body part sometimes used in an attempt to stop severe traumatic bleedin...

sited between wound and proximal flexure.

Answer 2

Stonefish are typically found in the tropical coastal waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans, including regions such as the Red Sea, the Great Barrier Reef, and Southeast Asia. They are known to inhabit shallow waters near coral reefs, rocks, and sandy bottoms where they can blend in and ambush prey.

Answer 3

In coral reefs. They are most populated in the Great Barrier Reef.

Answer 4

they live in the Indian ocean and the sea of Cortez