The Stonefish
by Johanna Hurmerinta
Title
The Stonefish
Artist
Johanna Hurmerinta
Medium
Photograph - Underwater Photography
Description
The Stonefish. Synanceia verrucosa in latin.
It is a carnivorous ray-finned fish with venomous spines.
It lives on reef bottoms camouflaged as a rock.
It is the most venomous fish in the world!
The fish is extremely well camouflaged and care should be taken to avoid stepping on it. The venom can be fatal.
Photographed in the Red Sea in Jordan.
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February 22nd, 2021
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Comments (25)
Mary Grden
I am sending this one right over to John. I saw your Latin words for its name. How do you stay safe while taking these beautiful photographs? So wonderful!!! L/F :D
Johanna Hurmerinta replied:
Thank you! I stay safe but not going too close, using the camera zoom. But this in in the Red Sea of Jordan, the fish was only 1 meter (3 feet) from me, and I almost didnt see it first. I decided to not be too close to the bottom. Just in case...
Anthony Jones
Beautiful work! Thank you for submitting your artwork to the Underwater Photographer Group where the image is now featured on the home page. L/F
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