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The family Scorpaenidae includes a number of the world’s most venomous fish species. The scorpionfish in this photo has a painful sting if you happen to be unlucky enough to come into contact with one of its spines. The pain caused by its cousin, the stonefish, can be so painful that the body goes into shock and may die.

Photo Credit: Ken Marks

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Fact Friday

September 29, 2023

Surgeonfish

Why is it called a surgeonfish? Surgeonfish get their name from the pair of spines that are as sharp as a scalpel. The spines are usually tucked into a groove in their tail, but if you get too close – watch out!

Photo Credit: Ken Marks