HELP! what on earth is THIS???

[shugar]

can anyone help me ID what on God's good earth this is???

we can't seem to reconcile if it's a lion or a scorpionfish

would really appreciate common and scientific name... fish taken in anilao, batangas, philippines

thanks!

Jag

 

[Mako Mark]

juvenile lionfish

 

[Vie]

The blue bands on pectoral fins are the giveaway—it’s a Gurnard lionfish, Parapterois hetururus.

 

[archman]

looks like a worm to me.

 

[shugar]

thanks everyone for the effort... it's been a big help...

marc - almost there dude
vie - thanks lots
archman... ummmm... ummmm... ummm... thanks anyway hehehehe

Jag