Venomous fish
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The lionfish has venomous barbs around its body as a defence against predators.
Venomous fish produce venom harmful to humans. The 1200 or so species of venomous fish include the stonefish, lionfish, scorpionfish, stargazer, weever and toadfish (Daector and Thalassophryne).[1]
References
- ↑ Grady, Denise Venom Runs Thick in Fish Families, Researchers Learn New York Times 22 August 2006.
External links
- Venomous Fish Outnumber Snakes - LiveScience.com
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