Demon Stinger Collection

John Dory and Devil Stinger (chromolitho)
2782542 John Dory and Devil Stinger (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Dory and Devil Stinger)

Spiny Devilfish, Philippines
The venomous demon stinger or spiny devilfish (Inimicus didactylus) deserves its impressively fearsome names. It can cause pain or death; Philippines

A highly venomous and well-camouflaged spiny devilfish (Inimicus didactylus) is barely visible on an sandy slope near the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia

Devil scorpionfish, head on view on white sand
Devil scorpionfish (also known as spiny devilfish), Inimicus didactylus, head on view on white sand, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Spiny devilfish covered in sand, Sulawesi, Indonesia
Spiny devilfish (Inimicus didactylus) covered in sand, Bunaken National Park, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Spiny Devilfish (Inimicus didactylus) adult, with colourful fins extended in warning display, on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, September

Red Spiny Devilfish (Inimicus didactylus) adult, close-up of head, at night, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, May

Demon stinger (Inimicus didactylus). Indo Pacific
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Discover the enigmatic underwater world of the Demon Stinger, also known as the John Dory or Spiny Devilfish (Inimicus didactylus). This highly venomous and well-camouflaged creature is a master of disguise, blending seamlessly into its sandy environment. With its spiny dorsal fins and modified pectoral fins, it can walk on the ocean floor like a devilish scorpionfish. Whether covered in sand in the Philippines, or displaying its colorful fins in warning in the Sulawesi, this elusive predator is a true Indo-Pacific marvel. Be warned, the Demon Stinger's venomous spines can deliver a painful sting, making it a formidable adversary for unsuspecting divers.