Abstract
Stonefishes belonging to Family Synanceidae are represented by many species in Pakistan, however, no comprehensive account of the known species of the area is ever published. Present study reports details of stonesfishes occurring in Pakistan based on published literature as well as through the collection of specimens from various parts of Pakistan. A total of 11 species belonging to 5 genera of this family are reported. Synanceia nana Eschmeyer and Rama-Rao, 1973 is reported for the first time from Pakistan. Genera Minous and Synanceia were observed to be the most diversified represented by 5 and 3 species, respectively whereas genera Choridactylus, Inimicus and Pseudosynanceia were represented by one species each
