THE LION (PTEROIS) FISH

LIONFISH

The lion fish, also known as ''Pterois fish'' in the Atlantic range from 5 to 45 cm (2.0 to 17.7 in) in length, weighing from 0.025 to 1.3 kg. They are well known for their ornate beauty, venomous spines, and unique tentacles.Juvenile lionfish have a unique tentacle located above their eye sockets that varies in phenotype between species.

Lionfish are known for their venomous fin rays, an uncommon feature among marine fish in the East Coast coral reefs. The potency of their venom makes them excellent predators and venomous to fishermen and divers, (divers be careful). Pterois venom produced negative and effects when tested in both frog and clam hearts and has a depressing effect on rabbit blood pressure. In humans, Pterois venom can cause systemic effects such as extreme pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, breathing difficulties, convulsions, dizziness, redness on the affected area, headache, numbness and sweating. Rarely, such stings can cause temporary paralysis of the limbs, heart failure, and even death. Fatalities are common in very young children, the elderly, those with a weak immune system, or those who are allergic to their venom.
Even with the beauty of the Fish, it's deadly to humans.