Masters of camouflage: Meet the venomous Stonefish (Synanceia)
They are the most venomous fish known. They are found in the coastal regions of the Indo-Pacific.
Its species have potent neurotoxins secreted from glands at the base of their needle-like dorsal fin spines which stick up when disturbed or threatened. The vernacular name of the species, the stonefish, derives from its grey and mottled camouflage similar to the color of a stone.
Synanceia is edible to humans if properly prepared. The protein-based venom quickly breaks down when heated, and raw stonefish served as part of sashimi is rendered harmless simply by removing the dorsal fins which are the main source of venom. The fish are considered a delicacy in many parts of Asia, including south Japan, south Fujian, Guangdong in China, and Hong Kong. In the Hokkien-speaking area, they are considered delicacies and good for health. The meat of Synanceia is white, dense and sweet, and the skin is also edible. They are usually cooked with ginger into a clear soup, and sometimes served raw as sashimi.
Would you eat any? I'd rather just look at them . 😊
I filmed these "terrifying" beauties at the Blue Reef Aquarium in Newquay and made a 3 part series about my wanderings there.
You can watch Part 1 here: [ Ссылка ]
Part 2 here: [ Ссылка ]
And Part 3 here: [ Ссылка ]
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