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Venomous Fish

Photo Credit: William Leo Smith, AMNH

Venomous Pterois Lionfish

A new study finds there are more venomous fish than snakes. Here are a few of them, photographed by William Leo Smith of the American Museum of Natural History. Venomous Pterois Lionfish. Click to enlarge.
Photo Credit: William Leo Smith, AMNH

Venomous Pterois Lionfish

Venomous Pterois Lionfish. Click to enlarge.
Photo Credit: William Leo Smith, AMNH

Venomous Naso Surgeonfish

Venomous Naso Surgeonfish. Click to enlarge.
Photo Credit: William Leo Smith, AMNH

Venomous Orbicular Velvetfish

Venomous Orbicular Velvetfish. Click to enlarge.
Photo Credit: William Leo Smith, AMNH

Poisonous Soapfish

Poisonous Soapfish. Click to enlarge.
Photo Credit: William Leo Smith, AMNH

Venomous Paracanthurus Surgeonfish

Venomous Paracanthurus Surgeonfish. Click to enlarge.
Photo Credit: William Leo Smith, AMNH

Venomous Scorpionfish

Venomous Scorpionfish. Click to enlarge.
Photo Credit: William Leo Smith, AMNH

Venomous Toadfish

Venomous Toadfish. Click to enlarge.
Photo Credit: William Leo Smith, AMNH

Venomous Saber-toothed Blenny

Venomous Saber-toothed Blenny. Click to enlarge.
Photo Credit: William Leo Smith, AMNH

Venomous Stonefish

Venomous Stonefish. Click to enlarge.
Photo Credit: William Leo Smith, AMNH

Venomous Waspfish

Venomous Waspfish. Click to enlarge.
Photo Credit: William Leo Smith, AMNH

Venomous Stargazer

Venomous Stargazer. Click to enlarge.
Photo Credit: William Leo Smith, AMNH

Saber-Toothed Blenny Fang

Saber-Toothed Blenny Fang. Click to enlarge.
Photo Credit: William Leo Smith, AMNH

Stonefish Venomous Spines

Stonefish Venomous Spines. Click to enlarge.
Photo Credit: William Leo Smith, AMNH

Velvetfish Venomous Spine

Velvetfish Venomous Spine. Click to enlarge.