Rare Pink Handfish Filmed

[Pressurehead]

Update:

Mission accomplished: Rare handfish population returned to wild after riding out marine heatwave in tank

They've been gently coaxed out of the plastic bag and into the big, bad underwater world where they are exposed to the elements. Now, researchers have big hopes this small group of red handfish will not only survive, but thrive — the species is depending on it.

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[tridacna]

These are such amazing little fish they use their petrel fins like modified hands and lop around on the bottom.

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Spotted Handfish
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Red Handfish
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Pink Handfish

I’m sure you mean Pelvic fins. Fantastic video. Thanks!

 

[Tassi Devil Diver]

I’m sure you mean Pelvic fins. Fantastic video. Thanks!

Cheers thanks for watching, actually I meant pectoral fins.
The general description often used describes them as modified pectoral fins used to walk rather than swim.