Photo Image Rhinopias Weedy Rhinopias frondosa

RHINOPIAS WEEDY

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
-	Devil Scorpionfish
-	Erosa Stonefish
-	Estuarine Stonefish
-	Flasher Scorpionfish
-	Leaf Scorpionfish
-	Reef Stonefish
-	Rhinopias Paddle-Flap
-	Rhinopias Weedy