Scorpionfishes

The Scorpaenidae family of fish, commonly known as scorpionfish, is famous for its venomous species. These fish possess sharp spines that are covered in mucus containing potent venom. The Scorpaenidae family is a vast group, consisting of hundreds of members. These fish are widely distributed in tropical and temperate seas, primarily in the Indo-Pacific region. It’s essential to differentiate the scorpionfish from cabezones, which belong to a different but related family, Cottidae.