What's been spotted in Tasmania?

Brachionichthys hirsutus (Spotted Handfish)

The sighting

Spotted by	Tim Vallerine
Region	Tasmania
Sighted on	5 Dec 2025

This sighting has been reviewed and verified

Olivia Johnson

Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies

Why is this sighting important?

Rare/cryptic

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