Japanese Devil Stinger [Inimicus japonicus]
Description
The Japanese Devil Stinger, also known as the Demon Stingerfish, is a venomous marine species found in the Pacific Ocean, particularly around Japan. It is a benthic species, living on or near the seafloor. The Japanese Devil Stinger has a unique look with its reddish-brown color, spiny skin, and large pectoral fins. It uses its venomous spines for defense and preys on small fish and crustaceans.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Scorpionfishes and Flatheads
Scorpaeniformes
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| Family |
Stonefishes
Synanceiidae
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| Genus |
Devil Stinger
Inimicus
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