Jeffords, Jeffrey

demon_stinger

Inimicus didactylus

This side view of a scorpionfish, known as a Demon Stinger (Inimicus didactylus), can deliver a painful sting with its venomous dorsal spines. It can be hard to detect on the reef, often partially buried in the sand. Active mainly at night, this fish spreads its colorful fins when threatened.

About this image

Identification
Inimicus didactylus (Bearded ghoul)
Location

Capone Islands, west of Luzon Island, Philippines.

Contributors
Jeffrey N. Jeffords
photographer copyright holder identification
Subjects
Subject Live Animal
Type Photo
Anatomy coloration/patterning cryptic
Life Stages and Gender adult/sexually mature
Anatomy coloration/patterning aposematic

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