reef stone fish: synanceia verrucosa

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Reef Stone Fish: Synanceia verrucosa Adaptations •13 venomous spikes give protection from predators •Warty skin helps camouflage in sandy or rocky areas •Can burrow into the sand to become more hidden •Has a big mouth to swallow larger prey •Strong pectoral fins help it “walk” around on the bottom Range Map

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Page 1: Reef Stone  Fish:  Synanceia verrucosa

Reef Stone Fish: Synanceia verrucosa

Adaptations•13 venomous spikes give protection from predators•Warty skin helps camouflage in sandy or rocky areas•Can burrow into the sand to become more hidden•Has a big mouth to swallow larger prey•Strong pectoral fins help it “walk” around on the bottom

Range Map

Page 2: Reef Stone  Fish:  Synanceia verrucosa

• Venomous• Good camouflage• Warty bumpy skin• Patiently waits for prey• “Stealthy”• Quick to swallow the fish• Big vacuum mouth

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Reef Stonefish Adaptations

• Hides in the sand• Venomous spikes• Snatches food fast• Warty bumpy skin• Stays still waiting for prey• Good camouflage• Big mouth opens fast