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Juvenile reef stonefish

Scientific name: Synanceia verrucosa

Size: Adult up to 15.8 inches, juvenile about 2 inches

Color: Very variable

Distinguishing feature: Massive and verrucous body, dorsal fin replaced by beads of thorns

Where did we see it: Maldives

Juvenile reef stonefish of Maldives

Juvenile reef stonefish

Scientific name: Synanceia verrucosa

Size: Adult up to 15.8 inches, juvenile about 2 inches

Color: Very variable

Distinguishing feature: Massive and verrucous body, dorsal fin replaced by beads of thorns

Where did we see it: Maldives

In detail

The crossed juvenile had a white hue.

He moves while walking thanks to his highly developed pectoral fins.

The different species of Stonefish we have seen

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