What's been spotted in Western Australia?

Paraploactis intonsa (Beared Velvetfish)

Red Velvetfish (Gnathanacanthus goetzeei).

Weight	0.100kg
Depth	5m

The sighting

Spotted by	Lily Lily
Region	Western Australia
Sighted on	18 Jan 2026

This sighting has been reviewed and verified

Glenn Moore

WA Museum

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