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Animals
Fish

Venomous Fish

By Livescience.com

published 1 September 2009

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Venomous Stargazer

(Image credit: Photo Credit: William Leo Smith, AMNH)

Venomous Stargazer.

Saber-Toothed Blenny Fang

(Image credit: Photo Credit: William Leo Smith, AMNH)

Saber-Toothed Blenny Fang.

Stonefish Venomous Spines

(Image credit: Photo Credit: William Leo Smith, AMNH)

Stonefish Venomous Spines.

Velvetfish Venomous Spine

(Image credit: Photo Credit: William Leo Smith, AMNH)

Velvetfish Venomous Spine.

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