Goblinfishes [Inimicus]

Description

Inimicus, also known as goblinfishes or demon stingers, are a group of venomous marine fish that resemble the bottom substrates of their environments, such as sand and rubble. They are ambush predators, using their venomous spines for defense and to immobilize prey. They are found in the Indo-Pacific region.

Species
Spotted goblinfish [Scorpaenopsis cirrosa]
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Deepwater goblinfish [Pterois andover]
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Hawaiian goblinfish [Parapterois heterura]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Chordates
Chordata
Class Fish
Actinopterygii
Order Scorpionfishes and Flatheads
Scorpaeniformes
Family Scorpionfishes
Scorpaenidae
Statistics
  • Species 3