Rhinopias
| Rhinopias | |
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| Weedy scorpionfish, Rhinopias frondosa | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Scorpaeniformes |
| Family: | Scorpaenidae |
| Subfamily: | Scorpaeninae |
| Genus: |
Rhinopias T. N. Gill, 1905 |
Rhinopias is a genus of scorpionfish native to the Indian and Pacific oceans.
Like other scorpionfish, Rhinopias species are camouflaged to blend in with their surroundings.
Rhinopias are rare fish, but sometimes appear in the aquarium trade, where they fetch high prices.
There are currently seven recognized species in this genus:
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