Eschmeyer's (or Paddleflap) Scorpionfish - Rhinopias eschmeyeri

All species of Rhinopias are outlandishly shaped and often of vibrant colours. They are extremely popular in the home aquarium trade where they fetch a premium price. Thus they have become a target for fish collectors and, being ambush predators, they don't move a great deal and are easily caught. Numbers have declined dramatically in recent years as a consequence.

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