Big Tummy
This Inimicus didactylus has several common names - Demon Stinger, Devil Stinger, Indian Devil and Spiny Devil. It looks like it is either heavy with eggs or it just had a good meal.
Their dorsal spines are venomous and when they want to warn predators off, the dorsal spines will stand erect.
''Inimicus didactylus'', also known as ''Demon Stinger'' or ''Devil Stinger'', is a member of the ''Inimicus'' genus of venomous fishes, closely related to the true stonefishes. It can reach a body length of 25 cm and is irregularly surfaced with spines and a knobby appearance. The fish has venomous spines to ward off enemies. The fish are nocturnal, and often dig themselves partially into the sandy seabed during the day. The body is red or sandy yellow and well camouflaged on sandy and coral seabeds.
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Looks like you are having fun looking those Devils up! Posted 8 years ago