Red handfish [Thymichthys politus]
Description
The Red handfish is a rare species of handfish in the family Brachionichthyidae. It is known for its bright red coloration and distinguished by its hand-like pectoral fins which it uses to walk along the sea floor. The species is currently endangered and known to inhabit only two small areas of reef in southeastern Tasmania.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Anglerfishes
Lophiiformes
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| Family |
Handfishes
Brachionichthyidae
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| Genus |
Handfishes
Brachionichthys
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