Stonefish

 
Name: Stonefish
Scientific Name: Synanceia verrucosa
FAQ:

• Synanceia is a genus of fish of the family Synanceiidae, the Stonefishes, whose members are venomous, dangerous, and even fatal to humans. 
• It is the most venomous fish in the world. 
• They are found in the coastal regions of Indo-Pacific oceans. They are primarily marine, though some species are known to live in rivers. 
• 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 being able to camouflage and transform itself to a grey and mottled color similar to the color of a stone. Divers have sometimes stepped on them, thinking they are stones.
• Recommended treatments include using heat to the affected area and antivenom. Using hot water at a temperature no lower than 45 °C (113 °F), applied to the injured area has been found to destroy stonefish venom, and causes minimal discomfort to the victim. For more extreme cases, antivenom is to be used .