Paddleflap Scorpionfish

Description:

This scorpionfish, which occaisionally makes it was into the aquarium trade can grow to ~16 cm. Although some have raised questions as to whether R. eschmeyeri is a morphological variant of Rhinopias frondosa rather than a separate species, a 2006 study by Motomura and Johnson confirmed the species' existence and distinguished it from other members of the genus Rhinopias.

Habitat:

Walking on it's pectoral fins around the reef flat

Notes:

When our dive guide, Mark from Sea Rider Dive Shop, Sabang spotted this, he made some very excited noises and did a little dance! Goes to show how rare and special it was to see this guy!