Scorpionfish
Inimicus japonicus
- Group: Scorpionfish
- Typical depth: 10–200 m
- Max size: 29 cm
- For divers: dangerous
A venomous ambush predator of sandy and muddy bottoms, the devil stinger buries itself with only its eyes and mouth showing, waiting for prey to pass. It creeps along the bottom on finger like lower fin rays and flashes bright warning colours under its fins when disturbed. The spines along its back carry a powerful venom.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Synanceiidae › Inimicus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212577.
FAQ
- How deep does the Scorpionfish live?
- The Scorpionfish (Inimicus japonicus) is typically found at 10–200 m.
- Is the Scorpionfish dangerous to divers?
- The Scorpionfish can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Scorpionfish get?
- The Scorpionfish grows to about 29 cm.