Australian endangered species: Spotted Handfish

The Spotted Handfish (Brachionichthys hirsutus) is a small fish that lives on the sea bed in the cool, sheltered waters of south-east Tasmania. It has modified pelvic fins that look like “hands”, hence the name. While the handfish can swim when required, it usually uses the “hands” to...Australian, endangered, Handfish, species, Spotted