Eschmeyer's Scorpionfish, Rhinopias eschmeyeri Condé 1977


Eschmeyer's Scorpionfish, Rhinopias eschmeyeri, in Lembeh Strait, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Source: Graham Edgar / Reef Life Survey. License: CC by Attribution

Summary:
Eschmeyer's Scorpionfish may be a junior synonym of Rhinopias frondosa as they are often seen together. This seems to be backed up by video footage showing the paddle-flap and weedy forms of Rhinopias mating at Alor, Indonesia. Perhaps they are male and female of the same species.
Rhinopias 'paddle-flap' and 'weedy' forms mating at Alor, Indonesia.

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Rhinopias eschmeyeri in Fishes of Australia, accessed 17 Apr 2024, https://fishesofaustralia.net.au/home/species/3651

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Depth:18–55 m (AUS)

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