scorpion fish

British  

noun

1. any of various scorpaenid fishes of the genus Scorpaena and related genera, of temperate and tropical seas, having venomous spines on the dorsal and anal fins

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Example Sentences

After a half-hour of work, he had a respectable catch: one large lobster, one scorpion fish and a dozen langoustine.

From New York Times

The book described camouflaged scorpion fish and checkerboard fish and “dorados” that glowed like emeralds or rubies.

From Washington Post

In a statement, Discovery describes the island “as an utterly unforgiving deserted destination where the reefs alone are fraught with dangers that include venomous stonefish, lionfish and scorpion fish.”

From Washington Times

In a statement, Discovery describes the island "as an utterly unforgiving deserted destination where the reefs alone are fraught with dangers that include venomous stonefish, lionfish and scorpion fish."

From US News

She identified for them a number of the smaller reef fishes, including clowns, demoiselles, and even the deadly scorpion fish.

From Project Gutenberg