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22-DEC-2004 JPC

Spiny Devilfish (Inimicus didactylus)

Manado, Indonesia view map

Also known as Stingfishes, Sea Goblins, Devilfishes, Demon Stinger, Demon Stinger Scorpionfish, Devil Stinger, Spiny Devilfish, Devil Scorpionfish, Devil Stinger Scorpionfish, Demon Rockfish, Demon Goblinfish, Popeyed Sea Goblin, Bearded Ghoul, Bearded Ghoul Fish, Indian Walkman and Red Sea Walkman.
Highly dangerous and poisonous with venomous spines along its back if trodden on etc. Although if disturbed it will move off out of harms way.
Found on or buried in sandy areas near coral outcrops.
Walks rather than swims.
Colour varies from place to place.
They feed nocturnally on fish and invertebrates.
Length - 25cm
Depth - 1-40m
Widespread Western Indo-Pacific


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