Spiny Devilfis_hunique marine biota in the strait lembeh,Bitung,North Sulawesii,Indonesia.

Spiny Devilfish (Inimicus didactylus) in Lembeh Strait

Also known as Demon Stinger, Demon Stinger Scorpionfish, Devilfish, Devil Stinger, Spiny Devilfish, Devil Scorpionfish, Devil Stinger Scorpionfish, Demon Rockfish, Goblinfish, Demon Goblinfish, Popeyed Sea Goblin, Bearded Ghoul, Bearded Ghoul Fish, Indian Walkman and Red Sea Walkman.
Highly dangerous and poisonous with venomous spines along its back if trodden on etc. Although if disturbed it will move off out of harms way.Found on or buried in sandy areas near coral outcrops.Walks rather than swims.Colour varies from place to place.They feed nocturnally on fish and invertebrates.
Length - 25cmDepth - 1-40m,Widespread Western Indo-Pacific,Scorpionfish are masters of camouflage, enabling them to lie in wait for their victims to come close, before lunging forward and inhaling their prey with their large mouths.When disturbed they raise the spines along their backs and will usually move off out of harms way, however, if cornered they are able to charge at considerable speed.Highly dangerous and poisonous with venomous spines along its back if trodden.