Australian Spotted Handfish
Brachionichthys australis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 18–277 m
- Max size: 6.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A handfish that walks the seabed on arm like fins rather than swimming, it lives on deeper bottoms off Tasmania, commonly between about forty and 150 metres. It lays comparatively large eggs, and much of its early life is still unrecorded.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Lophiiformes › Brachionichthyidae › Brachionichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 398421.
FAQ
- How deep does the Australian Spotted Handfish live?
- The Australian Spotted Handfish (Brachionichthys australis) is typically found at 18–277 m.
- Is the Australian Spotted Handfish dangerous to divers?
- The Australian Spotted Handfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Australian Spotted Handfish get?
- The Australian Spotted Handfish grows to about 6.5 cm.