two-stick stingfish

Inimicus filamentosus

Synanceiid Fish beneath Philippine Waters

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Indian Ocean
Africa
South Asia
Southeast Asia
Medium
Tropical fish

Inimicus filamentosus, also known as the filament-finned stinger, barred ghoul, two-stick stingfish, or devil scorpionfish, is a member of the Inimicus genus of venomous fishes. It is a member of the Synanceiidae (devilfishes, goblinfishes, and stonefishes) family of the Scorpaeniformes order of ray-finned fishes. These benthic fishes are found on sandy or silty substrates of lagoon and seaward reefs, in coastal regions of tropical oceans.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Perches and Allies
Family: Synanceiidae
Genus: Inimicus
Maximum length: 25 cm
Water: Marine
Distribution: Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea and East Africa to Maldives. Reported from the Philippines (Ref. 5515 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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