Photo Image Weedy scorpionfish Rhinopias frondosa

WEEDY SCORPIONFISH

Rhinopias frondosa

Solitary, usually found bellow 20 meters among Goniopora hard coral colonies or among rubble. Can be distinguished from the other two Rhinopias species by possessing short thick skin flaps on its body. It can stay in the same area for months or even year. Sometimes pairs up with paddle-flap Rhinopias.
Frequency of sightings:
OCCASIONAL
Remarks:
8-15 m depth
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
-	Erosa stonefish
-	Estuarine stonefish
-	Filamentous scorpionfish
-	Flasher scorpionfish
-	Leaf scorpionfish
-	Paddle-flap scorpionfish
-	Reef stonefish
-	Spiny devilfish
-	Weedy scorpionfish