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]
View DetailsDeepwater goblinfish [Pterois andover]
View DetailsHawaiian goblinfish [Parapterois heterura]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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Order |
Scorpionfishes and Flatheads
Scorpaeniformes
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Family |
Scorpionfishes
Scorpaenidae
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Statistics
- Species 3