Is the lionfish poisonous Lionfish is a very special fish, their appearance is very characteristic. Moreover, they are a kind of poisonous fish. The appearance of lionfish is very characteristic. Their body length is between 25 and 40 centimeters, which is relatively large; Their body color is yellow, with some red or brown stripes; Their dorsal and caudal fins are transparent, with some small black spots on them.
One of the most recognizable features is that they have 13 poisonous spines on their backs. These poisonous spines look very slender and are easy to observe. Moreover, there are some poison glands around the roots of these poisonous spines, which can secrete venom. The lionfish is also a solitary fish, often acting alone, and it is also a nocturnal fish.
As mentioned above, the lionfish is poisonous and is known as the "king of poison.". Their toxins are relatively strong, which may cause swelling, pain and other reactions, and if serious, may lead to convulsions or even death. However, this kind of fish is edible. Their toxin distribution is different from that of puffer fish. The toxin of lionfish is mainly distributed on their poisonous spines, while the toxin of puffer fish is distributed in their blood and ovaries. Therefore, if you want to eat them, you need to remove their poisonous spines first, and you have to be very careful when cooking. It is suggested that inexperienced people should not eat them.
