Two-Stick Stingfish
Inimicus filamentosus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 55 m
- Max size: 25 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
Squat and grotesque, the two stick stingfish creeps across sand and rubble on coral reefs, relying on camouflage rather than speed. Its fin spines deliver a powerful venom, so it is a fish best admired and not touched.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Synanceiidae › Inimicus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212575.
FAQ
- How deep does the Two-Stick Stingfish live?
- The Two-Stick Stingfish (Inimicus filamentosus) is typically found at to 55 m.
- Is the Two-Stick Stingfish dangerous to divers?
- The Two-Stick Stingfish can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Two-Stick Stingfish get?
- The Two-Stick Stingfish grows to about 25 cm.