Arunee Rodloy / Shutterstock There are several stonefish species, but the two most well-known are the reef stonefish (Synanceia verrucosa) and the estuarine stonefish (Synanceia horrida). The reef ...

Toxins extracted from tubercles on the skin of stonefish have been shown to be highly toxic against one type of parasitic worm. Worms can cause serious health issues in many animals including humans ...

New research in FEBS Open Bio reveals insights into the venom of two of the most venomous fish species on earth: the estuarine stonefish (Synanceia horrida) and the reef stonefish (Synanceia verrucosa ...

Hidden in plain sight on tropical seabeds, stonefish carry one of the most sophisticated chemical weapons in the oceans. Their venom does not just hurt, it seizes control of circulation, nerves, and ...