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Masters of disguise and thus very hard to
spot the Scorpionfish packs a toxic sting in its dorsal fins that can
only be neutralized by applying hot water to the affected area (If the
victim is lucky enough to make it to the surface...). Seen here on the
top is the False Stonefish (Scorpaenopsis
diabola). Shown below is the deadly
Stonefish, a confirmed diver killer the Reef Stonefish (Synanceia
verrucosa) is very hard to spot. Almost
always the fatalities occurred when a diver accidentally touched or stepped
on the fish.
 
Below: A more detailed view of the Blotchfin Scorpionfish (Scorpaenodes varipinnis) and its beautiful eye.  
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