Photographer captures image of rare fish that walks on its 'hands'

The red handfish is currently only found on two small patches of reef in south-eastern Tasmania.
"Low dispersal capability, small population size, and relatively low reproductive output make them susceptible to environmental disturbance," says Jemina Stuart-Smith, chair of the National Handfish Recovery Team, who notes habitat loss, pollution and urban development as major threats. What's more, their quirky method of walking rather than swimming, makes it difficult for handfish to use ocean currents to carry them away from degraded areas, she adds.