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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 | |||