Photo Image Ambon scorpionfish Pteroidichthys amboinensis

AMBON SCORPIONFISH

Pteroidichthys amboinensis

Sandy, muddy and algae covered bottoms. Often very well camouflaged among detritus. Its body is overgrown by skinflaps, which are more prominent in males. The colour can range from yellow, brown, red to pink.
Frequency of sightings:
Occasional
Best time of year:
All year round
Remarks:
up to 40 m depth, body size up to 12 cm.
Divesites seen at:
Hairball 1, Hairball 2, Hairball 3, Jahir, Jahir 2, TK 1, TK2, TK3

Taxonomical order of this critter:
Veterbrate
Sand Dweller
Buttom dweller
Scorpion Fish
-	Ambon scorpionfish
-	Devil Scorpionfish
-	Erosa Stonefish
-	Estuarine Stonefish
-	Flasher Scorpionfish
-	Leaf Scorpionfish
-	Reef Stonefish
-	Rhinopias Paddle-Flap
-	Rhinopias Weedy