Inimicus cuvieri (Gray, 1835) Longsnout stinger |
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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 | |||
Country info: | Also Ref. 90102. |