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Do stonefish migrate?
Where do stonefish reside?Where does the stonefish hide?What happens if you touch a stonefish?What to do if you see a stonefish?What is the lifespan ...
How much does a stonefish weigh?
The stonefish, which only reaches an average length of 30-40cm and around 2kg (5lbs) in weight, is the most venomous fish in the world. It earns this ...
What is the habitat of a stonefish?
Its main habitat is on coral reefs, near or about rocks, or it just lies dormant in the sand or mud. What animal eats stonefish?Do stonefish lay eggs?...
What is the predator of a stonefish?
Predators of the Reef Stonefish include sharks and rays. Jeff Johnson, Fish Collection Manager at the Queensland Museum stated: "I have seen stonefish...
How long does a stonefish live?
Stonefish can survive from 5 to 10 years in the wild. What kills stonefish?Who eats stonefish?Where do most stonefish live?Can you survive a stonefish...
Why is a stonefish deadly?
Danger to humans The Reef Stonefish is the most venomous fish in the world. It has thirteen stout spines in the dorsal fin which can inject a highly t...
How do reef stonefish catch their prey?
Instead, stonefish are ambush predators which capture their prey – typically small fish and crustaceans – with speed. To capture food, first, they wai...
How does a stone fish care for its young?
Do stonefish lay eggs?What is the life cycle of a stonefish?Can stonefish live out of water?What happens if you touch a stonefish?Can stonefish be ea...
What sea creatures do a stonefish eat?
Feeding. The reef stonefish eats mostly small fish, shrimp and other crustaceans. It captures prey by sitting motionless on the reef floor and waiting...