Brachiopsilus
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Lophiiformes |
| Family: | Brachionichthyidae |
| Genus: | Brachiopsilus Last & , 2009 |
Brachiopsilus is a genus in the handfish family Brachionichthyidae.[1]
Species[]
The currently recognized species in this genus are:[2]
- Last & , 2009 (Pink handfish) – In October 2021, seen for the first time since 1999, in footage from a camera placed on the sea bed off Tasmania at a depth of 150 m (490 ft). Prior to this sighting, it had been assumed that this species was confined to shallow waters. The discovery that it has a greater range than previously thought may give cause for optimism regarding its survival.[3]
- Last & , 2009 (Humpback handfish)
- Brachiopsilus ziebelli Last & , 2009 (Ziebell's handfish)
References[]
- ^ Last, P.R.; Gledhill, D.C. 2009: A revision of the Australian handfishes (Lophiiformes: Brachionichthyidae), with descriptions of three new genera and nine new species. Zootaxa, 2252: 1-77. Abstract & excerpt PDF
- ^ Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2012). Species of Brachiopsilus in FishBase. April 2012 version.
- ^ "Rare pink handfish spotted in Australia for first time in decades". BBC News. 24 December 2021. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
External links[]
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Categories:
- Brachionichthyidae
- Marine fish genera
- Marine fish of Southern Australia
- Marine fish of Tasmania
- Taxa named by Peter R. Last
- Lophiiformes stubs