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Rhinopias Frondosa

Photo by RobertSuntay
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Description:

The yellow Rhinopias was about 8 inches long and the violet one about 6 inches. You can see the beautiful and intricate designs and features of their bodies.

Habitat:

Mid-depths (35-70 feet) sandy reef area amongst rocks and rubble and near some soft coral in Anilao, Batangas, Philippines

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Comments (3)
The MnMs
You have very beautiful underwater pictures! keep adding :-)
Chris Carille
Beautiful fish! Really interesting camouflage on them.
Palaimon
Nice picture! I never found a lionfish like this!
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PublishedOctober 25, 2011

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