Narrowbody Handfish
📖 Overview
Narrowbody Handfish (Pezichthys compressus), first described by Last & Gledhill, 2009 is a tiny fish. Adults typically reach 4.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Temperate waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Endangered.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Narrowbody Handfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Narrowbody Handfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Temperate; 37°S - 39°S, 148°E - 150°E Indian Ocean: southeastern Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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