Photo Image Rhinopias Paddle-Flap Rhinopias eschmeyeri

RHINOPIAS PADDLE-FLAP

Rhinopias eschmeyeri

Solitary, usually found bellow 20 meters among Goniopora hard coral colonies or among rubble. Can be distinguished from the other two Rhinopias species by paddle- like skin flaps above its eyes and on either side of its mouths resembling giant eyebrows and moustache. Usually stays in the same area for months even a year.
Frequency of sightings:
Rare
Best time of year:
All year round
Remarks:
2- 40 m depth; Length up to 20 cm
Divesites seen at:
Air Prang, Air Prang 2, Air Prang 3, Angels Window, Critter Hunt, Makawide 3

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