Does a Stonefish Reproduce?

The Reef Stonefish has a similar reproduction as its closest relative Synanceia horrida. The female stonefish releases it's eggs on the bottom of the sea floor creating a layer of unfertilized eggs. Then the male stonefish comes and fertilized the eggs by releasing the sperm over them.

Do stone fish lay eggs?

When a female stonefish has reached sexual maturity, she will lay her unfertilized eggs on the floor of the reef. A male will then swim by and release sperm onto the layer of eggs, fertilizing them. Stonefish eggs are fairly large, with young fish hatching well developed.

What is the lifespan of a stonefish?

This species can live between five and ten years.