Pink Handfish
Brachiopsilus dianthus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 38 m
- Max size: 9.9 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: EN
A small pink handfish that walks across the sea floor on fins shaped like little hands instead of swimming. Known from only a handful of sightings off Tasmania, it is one of the rarest fish in the world.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Lophiiformes › Brachionichthyidae › Brachiopsilus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 474929.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pink Handfish live?
- The Pink Handfish (Brachiopsilus dianthus) is typically found at to 38 m.
- Is the Pink Handfish dangerous to divers?
- The Pink Handfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Pink Handfish get?
- The Pink Handfish grows to about 9.9 cm.