Inimicus cuvieri (Gray, 1835)
Longsnout stinger
Inimicus cuvieri
photo by Gloerfelt-Tarp, T.

Family:  Synanceiidae (Stonefishes), subfamily: Choridactylinae
Max. size:  24 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 50 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific: South China Sea.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 17-18; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 11-13. Description: Characterized by brown to greyish brown color; uniform dusky brownish inner surface of pectoral fin without distinctive markings; first three dorsal spines broadly connected with membrane, remaining spines with membrane at basal one-fourth or less; lower two pectoral rays free of membrane; absence of scales; slightly elevated eyes; snout equal or longer than postorbital length; depth of body about 3.6-3.8 in SL (Ref. 90102).
Biology:  Found in sand, rubble and mud bottoms in 1-50 m (Ref 90102).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  venomous


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