Scorpaenoid Fish -
: Many species possess large, bony heads and bodies often covered in spines or bony plates.
: A defining feature for many is the presence of venom glands at the base of their fin spines, used primarily for defense against larger predators. Venom and Biochemistry scorpaenoid fish
Scorpaenoid fishes are distinguished by several physical and biological traits that facilitate their roles as ambush predators: : Many species possess large, bony heads and
