Scorpionfish
Alternative names: Scorpaenidae
The Scorpionfish is a group of marine fish that include some of the World's venomous species. Members of this fish are commonly found in the Indian and South Pacific Oceans. The Scorpionfish come in a variety of interesting colors and shapes and most of the species leave near the bottom of the water. They are a master of disguise so it is possible that some divers will never spot them.
The Scorpionfish it is known to have highly venomous spines good for protection against predators, but this venom can also be deadly to human beings although they are not generally aggressive towards humans.