The scorpaenopsis gibbosa is the
scientific name for stone fish, why stone fish, the
answer is that it looks like a stone that’s why this
name. Mostly found in tropical water and in the
Mauritian sea, the stone fish is known to be dangerous
and highly poisonous. The stone fish likes shallow
water. It is quite difficult to recognize them in water
as they have an extraordinary camouflage, they really
look like stone. It has 13 strong spines along its back.
So be very careful while swimming in the lagoon.
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