Heavily armored thorny fishes

April9,2025

Inflates its body and extends long spines to deter predators.

Porcupinefish

Features long, venomous spines across its body and fins.

Lionfish

Camouflaged with venomous spines along its back and head.

Scorpionfish

A type of skate with thorny projections on its back and tail.

Thornback Ray

A shark species with sharp spines in front of each dorsal fin

Spiny Dogfish

Bony and spiny exterior, often used as camouflage in rocky habitats.

Sculpin (Sea Raven)

Among the most venomous fish, covered in spiny dorsal fins.

Stonefish

Possesses sharp spines that can lock into place to wedge into coral crevices.

Triggerfish