Subfamily Scorpaeninae Phylum Chordata Rank Genus | Scientific name Rhinopias Higher classification Scorpionfish | |
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Lower classifications Rhinopias frondosa, Rhinopias eschmeyeri, Rhinopias aphanes | ||
Rhinopias is a genus of scorpionfish native to the Indian and Pacific oceans.
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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.
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Species
There are currently seven recognized species in this genus:
References
Rhinopias Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA