Leptosynanceia asteroblepa (Richardson, 1844)
photo by NREB, Sarawak/ DANIDA

Family:  Synanceiidae (Stonefishes), subfamily: Synanceiinae
Max. size:  23 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish; marine
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific: Indochina, Myanmar, Malaysia, Indonesia and New Guinea.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Produce venom which cause agonizing pain at best or death within 1-2 hours.
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  venomous


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