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Funny looking fish Geotagged,New York,Rhinopias frondosa,United States,Weedy scorpionfish,fish,new york aquarium Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Funny looking fish

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
    Lion
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    I think this is a Lion Fish, but I'm not sure which one. Posted 12 years ago
  2. View Albert Kang's profile
    Albert Kang
    Lion
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    This is a Rhinopia frondosa, from the family of Scorpionfish.
    It is a rare fish, unfortunately, it is also highly sought after in the aquarium trade.
    Their colouration and appearances is highly variable.     Posted 9 years ago

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The Popeyed scorpionfish

''Rhinopias frondosa'', the weed fish, or popeyed scorpionfish, is a benthic marine fish which belongs to the family Scorpaenidae or also known as the Scorpionfishes family.

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Similar species: Perch-like Fishes
Species identified by Albert Kang
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By Elise Marie Myrvang Eikeland

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Uploaded Oct 30, 2012. Captured Jul 4, 2009 11:24 in 426-898 Brooklyn-Queens Greenway, Brooklyn, NY 11224, USA.
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  • Canon PowerShot S5 IS
  • f/2.7
  • 1/30s
  • ISO800
  • 6mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.