Spotted Handfish
Brachionichthys hirsutus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–60 m
- Max size: 15 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: CR
Instead of swimming, the spotted handfish walks across the sea floor on stubby fins shaped like little hands. Found only in a few estuaries of Tasmania, it lays its eggs around stalked sea squirts and is one of the most endangered fish in the world.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Lophiiformes › Brachionichthyidae › Brachionichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279954.
FAQ
- How deep does the Spotted Handfish live?
- The Spotted Handfish (Brachionichthys hirsutus) is typically found at 1–60 m.
- Is the Spotted Handfish dangerous to divers?
- The Spotted Handfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Spotted Handfish get?
- The Spotted Handfish grows to about 15 cm.