Paddleflap Scorpionfish (Rhinopias eschmeyeri)
Fish in the family Scorpaenidae. Expert care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
A cryptic, ambush predator with elaborate fan-like pectoral fins (the "paddleflaps") and venomous dorsal spines. Coloration varies from reddish-brown to pale with mottled patterns, allowing it to blend with reef substrates.
Diet and feeding
Small fish, crustaceans, frozen mysis, brine shrimp, and other meaty foods. Sedentary ambush predator.
Difficulty and care for the Paddleflap Scorpionfish
Expert - Another high-end Rhinopias. Very rare and expensive. Best suited for expert aquarists only.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial infections, Parasitic infestations
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region, including Indonesia, Philippines, and the Great Barrier Reef.
Keeper notes
Another high-end Rhinopias. Very rare and expensive. Sedentary ambush predator. Will eat small fish.
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