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Handfish eat small plankton and bacteria they find on the sea floor.

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The spotted handfish, native to Tasmania, has several adaptations that help it thrive in its aquatic environment. Its unique pectoral fins resemble hands, allowing it to "walk" along the seafloor and navigate complex habitats, which is essential for foraging and avoiding predators. Additionally, its coloration provides camouflage among the seagrass and substrate, helping it blend into its surroundings. These adaptations enable the spotted handfish to effectively hunt for small prey and evade threats in its environment.


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The life cycle of a handfish begins with the female laying eggs on the ocean floor, usually attached to a substrate. After fertilization, the eggs hatch into larvae, which are free-swimming and undergo a pelagic stage where they develop. Eventually, the larvae settle to the seabed, where they grow into juvenile handfish. As they mature, they develop their characteristic pectoral fins, which resemble hands, allowing them to "walk" on the seafloor.


Where in the Derwent Estuary near Hobart Tasmania are walking fish found?

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