Does anyone know what this is?

[jghflash]

We found this little guy on our last trip to Bonaire in June. I think it's a juvenile Scorpion fish but I can't find a picture of a juvenile in any of the books I have. What do you guys and gals think? Thanks.

 

[UnderSeaBumbleBee]

I haven't a clue, but those are some nice shots!

 

[tridacna]

Looks like Scorpaena Calcarata. "Smooth head scorpionfish". That's my best guess. I once had a juvenile in a tank. In one picture, the pectoral fin resembles that of a frog fish. Very nice find and great pictures!

 

[RTW]

Nice captures.
I found one last September and tried to determine what it was.
A juvenile Scorpion Fish was my best guess also.

Here's the one I found.
It's out of focus but obviously the same.

 

[salibandy]

Whatever it is, it's cute!

 

[dvrliz1]

Hi Guys,

Had Renee from Renee Snorkel look at these pictures. The first one is indeed a juvenile mushroom scorpion and the second is the (thumbnail) is juvenile spotted scorpionfish.

Hope that helps.

Liz

 

[jghflash]

Thanks! I knew it was some kind of scorpion fish but I couldn't figure out which one.

 

[RTW]

Ahhh Haaa!

"yoo-hoo"
The rarely photographed Juvenile Mushroom & Spotted Scorpionfish.

Thanks Liz and Renee.

 

[dvrliz1]

You are quite welcome.....

Liz

 

[tuner fish]

Tough little guys! Scorpionfish hanging out on firecoral, "Nobody bother me"