Australia: Scientists monitor a kind of “hand fish” for the first time in 25 years
Its unique appearance stands out in the great marine universe. He has two legs, thanks to which he moves on the sea floor, fish hands, kind brachioradialis, He has amazing features. It is also classified as an endangered species. Evidence of the importance that researchers attach to each of its manifestations, the latest of which caused a stir in the scientific community.
In Australia, researchers from Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) filmed a handfish in the waters of the Pacific Ocean, in the Sea of Tasmanianear the Australian coast daily Mail, citing a press release from the institute. The specimen was observed using an underwater camera specially designed for diving in the open sea.
Handfish are experts at hide-and-seek at the best of times, and narrow-bodied handfish (Pezichthys pressus) seem more elusive than most. 🐟
It was last spotted in 1996, and we think we found one recently #RVDetective Travel around south eastern Australia. https://t.co/2jZ7oabFXd
– CSIRO (@CSIRO) August 23, 2023
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An amazing presence at this depth
“Handfish is very hard to findsaid Carly Devine, researcher at CSIRO. To see one at this particular depth was quite extraordinary.”. These fish rarely venture into shallow depths. However, the recently sighted specimen appeared nearly 300 meters below the water’s surface.
Like his peers, he crawls on the bottom of the sea. But unlike the spotted-tailed needle, or the red sea needle, its body does not bear any distinctive color. On the other hand, its size, estimated at between 5 and 15 centimeters, corresponds to the characteristics of the species. They also have a slight barbel, which is a growth that can be seen at the corners of the lips in this species of fish.
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Extinct species
For several decades, this animal has been under increasing threats. Between global warming, water pollution, and rising ocean temperatures, the number of handfish has increased, He refuses.
To the extent that World Conservation Union (IUCN) listed as critically endangered. classify Sympterichthys unipennis It has been officially reported extinct National Geographic in 2020.
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