Uzu Stonefish

Size: Paper Size: H500mm x W505mm, Image Size: H220mm x W295mm

Medium: Linocut

$380.00 (Incl GST)

My new lino print is of the stonefish (synanceia) that is a genus of ray-finned fish belonging to the subfamily synanceiine, the stonefish,,which is classified with the family. The reef stonefish is the most venomous fish in the world It has thirteen short spines in the dorsal fin which can inject a highly toxic venom. The venom cause intense pain and is believed to have killed many pacific and indian ocean islanders. Synanceia are primarily marine but some species are known to live in rivers, most live in coral reefs near tropical pacific and indian oceans. The stonefish uses the spines defensively, not offensively so the fish won't go out of its way to attack you. If you step on the fish however. Stonefish have thirteen spines lining it back that release venom under press so please be very careful when swimming up here in Our Beautiful Torres Strait Islands Waters

Joseph AU

2024