Devil Stinger

Description:

Inimicus didactylus, also known as Demon Stinger or Devil Stinger, is a member of the Inimicus genus of venomous fishes, closely related to the true stonefishes. It can reach a body length of 25 cm (10 in) and is irregularly surfaced with spines and a knobby appearance. The fish has venomous spines to ward off enemies.The body is red or sandy yellow and well camouflaged on sandy and coral seabeds.

Habitat:

Is nocturnal, and often dig itself partially into the sandy seabed during the day. Solitary or in pairs. Sand, rubble, silt and mud of protected inshore reefs in 5-40 m. Asian Pacific: Thailand and SE China to Indonesia, Australia, New Caledonia and Vanuatu.

Notes:

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