Devil Stinger
NameDevil Stinger
Scientific NameInimicus didactylus
Common NamesDevil Stinger, Demon Stinger, Two-finger Scorpionfish, Spiny Devilfish
FamilySynanceiidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, Western Pacific
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)75
Max Size (Inches)10
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesVery large, robust, non-aggressive fish
Description
The Devil Stinger is a highly camouflaged, venomous marine fish known for its elaborate skin flaps and ability to bury itself in the substrate. It is a predatory ambush hunter that uses its pectoral fins to 'walk' along the seafloor, and its dorsal spines contain potent neurotoxin.
