Filamentous Scorpionfish (orange)
Rhinopias filamentosus
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Max Depth
95 m
Rhinopias filamentosus is a scorpionfish.
Description
It is characterized by having variable coloration, from whitish to red-brown; red-brown variety with whitish snout and broad white band on posterior portion of spinous dorsal fin.
Dorsal spines (total): 11 - 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 6. Dorsal rays XI, 10, spinous portion of fin elevated, membrane between first and second spines moderately incised; anal rays II,6; pectoral rays 14, strongly incised membranes between lower seven rays (one-third to one-half length of each ray); longitudinal scale series 54; head is large with concave snout profile; presence of skin flaps on snout, chin, lower cheek, edge of preoperculum and above eye; depth of body 2.4-2.5 in SL.
Distribution
Western Central Pacific: known from the Philippines, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.
Habitat
It is found in silty inshore reefs at depth from 10 to 51 m.
Colors
Habitat and Environment
Benthic
Mud and Sand
Poisonous
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Solitary
Venomous
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See in SeabookFrequently Asked Questions
Is Filamentous Scorpionfish (orange) dangerous?
Filamentous Scorpionfish (orange) is classified as: No, Yes, Yes. Always exercise caution and keep a safe distance.
Where can you find Filamentous Scorpionfish (orange)?
How deep does Filamentous Scorpionfish (orange) live?
Filamentous Scorpionfish (orange) can be found at depths of up to 95 meters.