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The goblin fish has a row of seventeen spines along its back, which are closely webbed, and A severe pain accompanies envenomation from the spines of the goblin fish, and the victim may suffer shock and even collapse. The goblin fish is also known as the saddlehead.

goblin fish
Photo courtesy R. Kuiter

 

 

 

 

 

Last updated: July 2005