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Inimicus filamentosus (Cuvier, 1829) Two-stick stingfish |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Synanceiidae (Stonefishes), subfamily: Choridactylinae | |||
| Max. size: | 25 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range - 55 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea and East Africa to Maldives. Reported from the Philippines (Ref. 5515). | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits sand and rubble bottoms of coral reefs (Ref. 9710). Uncommon in markets. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 June 2017 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | venomous | |||