Paddle-flap Scorpionfish

Rhinopias eschmeyeri

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Max Weight

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Max Depth

55 m

Description

Rhinopias eschmeyeri is a Scorpionfish from the Indo-West Pacific. It grows to an average size of 16.6 cm in length. Common names in English are Eschmeyer's scorpionfish and Paddle-flap scorpionfish. It occasionally makes its way into the aquarium trade. Although some have raised questions as to whether R. eschmeyeri is a ... Read more in Seabook

Locations

Vietnam Seychelles Indo-Pacific Papua New Guinea Lembeh Island +11 more in Seabook

Colors

purple

pink

Edible

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Habitat and Environment

Coral reef

Mud and Sand

Conservation status

(LC) Least concern

Poisonous

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Social Behaviour

Solitary

Danger to human

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Venomous

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