Ziebell's handfish
Ziebell's handfish (Brachiopsilus ziebelli) is a rare Australian handfish in the genus Brachiopsilus.[2] It is known only from eastern and southern Tasmania.[2] Ziebell's handfish may possibly be extinct, as there have been no confirmed sightings since 2007.[3][4][5] Currently, however, the species is listed as critically endangered on the IUCN Red List.[1]
| Ziebell's handfish | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Lophiiformes |
| Family: | Brachionichthyidae |
| Genus: | Brachiopsilus |
| Species: | B. ziebelli |
| Binomial name | |
| Brachiopsilus ziebelli (Last & Gledhill, 2009) | |
References
- Edgar, G.; Stuart-Smith, R. & Last, P.R. (2020). "Brachiopsilus ziebelli". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2020: e.T123423098A123424339. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-1.RLTS.T123423098A123424339.en. Listed as Critically Endangered (CR B1ab v3.1)
- Bray, Dianne J. "Brachiopsilus ziebelli". Fishes of Australia. Retrieved 2020-07-06.
- "Species Overview". Handfish Conservation Project. Retrieved 2020-07-06.
- James, Ethan (October 2, 2019). "Public call to name rare Tasmanian fish". The Canberra Times. Retrieved 2020-07-06.
- Howarth, Carla (January 1, 2020). "This skate was caught in Denmark in the 1850s, now its home is Australia's 'library of fish'". ABC News. Retrieved 2020-07-06.
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