Grotesque fish found in shallow inshore waters of the Indo-Pacific region, especially around coral reefs; body strongly camouflaged in shape and colour; length 3060 cm/1224 in; dorsal fin armed with sharp poison spines that can inflict extremely painful stings. (Genus: Synanceia. Family: Synanceiidae.)
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