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Stonefish: The World's Most Venomous Fish

Discover the deadly Stonefish, a genus found in tropical waters, known for its potent venom that can be fatal to humans. Learn about its distribution, venom composition, and first aid measures. Damien Sehabiague offers insights on this dangerous marine creature.

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Stonefish: The World's Most Venomous Fish

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  1. Stonefish A Deadly Fish Damien Sehabiague

  2. A quick description • A genus of fish of the family Synanceiidae • Size : 35 cm • Weight : 1 kg • The most venomous fish in the world • Dangerous and even fatal to humans Damien Sehabiague

  3. The beast Damien Sehabiague

  4. Distribution • Throughout tropical, marine water of the Indo-Pacific (northern Australian waters) • Coral reefs, encountered in shallow water Damien Sehabiague

  5. Venom composition Damien Sehabiague

  6. How the venom is produced ? Their exact structures are unknown because their fragility makes their study difficult. Reference : Aubry P. Envenimation par les animaux marins Damien Sehabiague

  7. First aid on the field • Minimize the spread of venom • Immerse the affected limb in hot water Damien Sehabiague

  8. Stonefish feeding Damien Sehabiague

  9. Thank you for your attention Damien Sehabiague

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