Caring for the rarest fish in the world – Tasmania’s red handfish

Previously known from just one small 50m patch of reef in south-eastern Tasmania, red handfish are thought to have a total population of just 100 adults.

This video shares the story of a recent discovery a second red handfish colony. At the end of the video you will learn about the latest conservation successes using a strategy called ‘head-starting’.

Given their size, small range and wild remote habitats, red handfish are extremely difficult to find. If you see a red handfish or you think you might have seen one but you’re not 100% , get in touch with the team at the Handfish Conservation Project.

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