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The Ambon Scorpionfish -
A Rhinopias Relative

The Ambon scorpionfish was once a rarely seen. It is now being observed with a great deal of regularity at certain locations. Read this article and learn more! Photo by Janine Cairns-Michael

Many fans of rare and unusual marine life have traveled to Papua New Guinea with the hope of seeing the lacey (Merlet's) scorpionfish (Rhinopias aphanes). Some seek this fish out, along with other members of the genus Rhinopias, because they are such exquisite animals and make great photo subjects.

While not a Rhinopias, the Ambon scorpionfish (Pteroidichthys amboinensis) is a very close relative, whose "mug shot" has been appearing more and more in dive magazines and coffee table books. The reason for the sudden appearance of these photos is the result of more divers now exploring the habitat where the Ambon scorpionfish typically dwells. Although it is not quite as fantastic as its cousin, this relative of the Rhinopias is worth seeking out if you are into unusual fishes.

In this CoralRealm Article and Photo Gallery we will take a closer look at this unusual relative of the Rhinopias. The article/gallery includes 13 enlargeable photos showing numerous color forms and variants of P. amboinensis.

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