Cara Mengenal Pasti Stonefish

Untuk mengenal pasti Stonefish (Synanceia), perhatikan ciri-ciri utama berikut.

Ciri-ciri Fizikal

Bentuk badan

flat

Warna

Highly variable, typically mottled brown, grey, green, or reddish, mimicking the surrounding substrate (rocks, coral, algae).

Jenis sisik

none

Kedudukan mulut

superior

Ciri tersendiri

Large, upward-pointing mouth, Bulbous head with deeply set eyes, Warty, irregular skin texture often covered in dermal growths and algae, 13-14 stout, venomous dorsal fin spines, Pectoral fins are large and fan-like

Sirip dorsal

Single, long dorsal fin with 13-14 stout, sharp, venomous spines followed by 5-7 soft rays. The spines are grooved and each connected to two venom glands.

Sirip ekor

Rounded caudal fin.

Sirip pektoral

Large, fleshy, and fan-like pectoral fins, often used for 'walking' along the substrate.

Sirip tersendiri

Pelvic fins are thoracic, with one spine and 5 soft rays. Anal fin has 2-3 spines and 5-6 soft rays.

Petua Pengenalan

1. 1

   Camouflage

   Look for an irregularly shaped 'rock' or 'coral' that seems out of place or has eyes. Their camouflage is exceptional.

2. 2

   Dorsal Spines

   If visible, the presence of 13-14 stout, erect dorsal spines is a key identifier. These are often partially hidden.

3. 3

   Mouth and Eyes

   Their large, upward-pointing mouth and small, deeply set eyes on a bulbous head are characteristic.

4. 4

   Skin Texture

   The warty, lumpy, and often algae-covered skin is a strong indicator.

Terokai Stonefish