Bearded Ghoul [Inimicus didactylus]
Description
The Bearded Ghoul, also known as the Red Sea Walkman, is a venomous marine species found in the Indo-Pacific, particularly in the Red Sea and off the coast of Australia. It is a nocturnal species that spends the day buried in the sand or mud with only its eyes and the part of its dorsal fin that mimics a worm showing. Its diet consists of small fish and crustaceans. It has a distinctive look with its large, fan-like pectoral fins and its cryptic coloration that helps it blend in with its surroundings.
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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