Rhinopias [Rhinopias]

Description

Rhinopias are ambush predators that look like living bits of rock or coral, thanks to their dramatic, frilly camouflage. Divers may see them perched motionless on sandy or rocky areas, then suddenly lunge or shift as they detect prey.

Species

Weedy Scorpionfish

Rhinopias frondosa

Rhinopias eschmeyeri

Rhinopias eschmeyeri

Taxonomy