Synanceia horrida
Estuarine Stonefish
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Actinopterygii
Order
Scorpaeniformes
Family
Scorpaenidae
Genus
Synanceia
Species
Synanceia horrida
Colours
Distinguishing features
Distinguishing features still need to be specified.
Size
- Up to 60 cm (Total Length)
Depth range
- Depth range data is not yet available.
Synonyms
Similar taxa
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Animalia:
Stonefish (species: Synanceia verrucosa)
The eyes of the Estuarine Stonefish are elevated compared to the eyes of the Stonefish.
Distribution
©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution
Distribution and habitat preferences
Inhabits coastal reefs and estuaries. Makes a shallow depression by scooping up sand or mud with its pectoral fins until it is piled up around the sides of its body. Lies motionless on sandy bottom areas. Comes out at night and often moves on top of reefs (FishBase).
