What type of fish?

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Hey guys! I was recently at an aquarium with my friend and saw this guy(picture attached below).. neither of us took a picture of what he is and it’s now bugging me. I remember reading that he is among the group of most poisonous fish but that’s all.
Does anyone know what he is?

TIA

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Weedy scorpionfish.
 
Rhino scorpion - Like a lionfish, they can be venomous, Not deadly and obviously approach with caution of getting a sting that sticks around with pain for a few hours. Most scorpions lie on bottom and wait until their prey are within reach. They will then open their mouths and in a fraction of a second opening their gills. This creates suction which pulls their prey in. They will eat almost anything that will fit in their mouths and most will only take to live foods initially. Once acclimated and adjusted to their tank, with persistance they can be trained to accept frozen foods.
They do not have to eat everyday, twice or three times a week should be sufficient.
 

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