How big is the Weedy scorpionfish?

Weedy scorpionfish (Rhinopias frondosa) reaches 15–23 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Weedy scorpionfish?

Weedy scorpionfish is found between 5–90 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Weedy scorpionfish?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Weedy scorpionfish?

Found in: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea.

Weedy scorpionfish (Rhinopias frondosa)

Key facts

Scientific name: Rhinopias frondosa
Common name: Weedy scorpionfish
Category: Fish
Family: Scorpaenidae
Genus: Rhinopias
Size: 15–23 cm
Depth: 5–90 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Venomous
Habitats: reef, sand
Behaviours: solitary, ambush-predator, camouflage
Ocean zones: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea

Description

Rhinopias frondosa reaches 23 cm. Stocky body covered with skin appendages shaped like leaves, feathers and algae giving it one of the most spectacular camouflages in the marine world. Highly variable colors: orange, purple, red, green, beige. Highly venomous dorsal spines. A star photo subject for macro divers in Indonesia, Philippines, Japan. Very slow bottom crawl using pectorals as legs. Keep strict distance.

Photo of Weedy scorpionfish

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Weedy scorpionfish?: Weedy scorpionfish (Rhinopias frondosa) reaches 15–23 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Weedy scorpionfish?: Weedy scorpionfish is found between 5–90 m deep.
Is the Weedy scorpionfish dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Venomous.
What is the conservation status of the Weedy scorpionfish?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Weedy scorpionfish?: Found in: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea.

Other species in the family Scorpaenidae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 218087)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2334465)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia