Red Handfish The Tiny, Moody Fish with Hand-like Fins and a Striking Mohawk

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00:00In the depths of the ocean off Tasmania, a strange and endangered creature roams the

00:04seabed.

00:05Meet the red handfish, a tiny anglerfish that grows no more than four inches long.

00:10With its unique colors and markings, this bizarre animal stands out in the underwater

00:15world.

00:16Unlike other fish, the red handfish doesn't have a swim bladder for buoyancy.

00:20Instead, it uses its pectoral fins as hands to walk across the seafloor.

00:25It's a true marvel of evolution, according to Andrew Trotter, a conservationist working

00:30to protect these rare creatures.

00:32But the red handfish faces numerous threats, from habitat loss to pollution.

00:37With only a handful of individuals left in the wild, every effort is being made to ensure

00:41their survival.

00:43Despite the challenges, researchers like Trotter find these quirky fish endearing and are dedicated

00:48to their conservation.

00:49Will the red handfish overcome the odds and thrive in the face of extinction?

00:53Only time will tell.