Ranking of the ten most poisonous fish in the world

1. Stonefish

So far, stonefish is the most poisonous fish, with an extremely ugly appearance. It also has venomous spines, protruding eyes and mandibles, and jagged dorsal fins. They have 13 venomous stingers on their backs, which are very poisonous. Its venom is stored in its glands, distributed at the base of its 13 needle-like dorsal fin spines. Once you are injured by this fish, its toxin will slowly penetrate into your body. At first, it will only cause pain. After a few hours, it will cause shock or temporary paralysis, or even death.

2. Vampire Catfish

Vampire catfish is the most poisonous fish in the world. Don’t judge it by its appearance. This fish comes from South America and is a fish full of spikes. It is attracted to blood and urine, and it can easily swim away from the blood. If you pee by the river and there happens to be this kind of fish, it can easily get into your body with your urine. Then it enters your bloodstream and thus your spine.

3. Pufferfish

You may have heard of pufferfish. This fish contains highly toxic substances, but it is different from other fish. It does not have the ability to actively attack to inject toxins. In fact, Its toxins are produced by eating it. The internal organs, skin, ovaries and other parts of pufferfish contain highly toxic substances. Although puffer fish is highly venomous, it cannot inject venom into other creatures on its own, and its flesh is actually safe to eat.

4. Lionfish

Lionfish is considered to be a highly venomous fish. Its venom is present in the spine of the back, and these venoms are only used for defense. In fact, it is a timid and non-aggressive fish, and when it is injected with venom, it is often just because some creatures come into contact with its spine. If attacked by this fish, its venom can cause severe pain and headache. , vomiting, difficulty breathing, and paralysis of muscles throughout the body, including the heart muscle, leading to cardiac arrest and death.

5. Venomous snake fish

Among the 10 most venomous fish species in the world, the venomous snake fish ranks fourth. It is one of the most venomous creatures in the deep sea. Its curved fangs can reach its mouth and eyes, and it has an organ called a light organ, which is used to trap prey. Fortunately, the viper fish is not likely to attack humans.

6. Stingray

The stingray is a very aggressive fish that whips out its poisonous tail in an elegant arc, like a scorpion sting. Same as people. It can have up to seven spines on its front half, and if it breaks during an attack, its spine can become lodged in the victim's body, causing severe bleeding. Stingray venom can cause unbearable pain, muscle spasms, swelling, heart failure and ultimately death.

7. Scorpionfish

Scorpionfish include stonefish and lionfish. This is a spiny fish with venom on its fins. A sting from a scorpionfish can cause excruciating pain that can spread throughout the leg or arm within minutes. They are found primarily in tropical waters, including the warm coasts of the United States.

8. Box fish

Box fish are very similar to puffer fish, however, they are different. This fish will actively inject venom if threatened by larger fish or divers. , which injects a deadly toxin that poisons the entire area around it. As a result, other intended victims and nearby creatures are also tortured, with the poison destroying red blood cells and respiratory function.

9. Doctor fish

Doctor fish are essentially a type of reef fish related to the cichlids. Their tails have spines and they can also attack people. These spines always Lurking in their tails, when provoked, doctor fish will extend their spines like small knives. These spines contain highly venom and can cause death.

10. Crown of Thorns

Among all the starfish species in the world, Crown of Thorns is the only poisonous starfish, and ranks tenth on this list, which shows its toxicity. Not small. Its entire body has thorns, and these thorns are poisonous. Whenever the crown of thorns stings a person, it will release venom, which can cause severe pain, redness, and swelling.