Spotted Handfish
Brachionichthys Hirsutus
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Quick Facts
Scientific name
Brachionichthys Hirsutus
Other names
Prickly Skinned Handfish, Red Handfish, Tortoiseshell Fish
Size
Up to 15 cm (5.9 in)
Weight
Up to 12 g (.026 lb)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Coastal waters, estuaries, bays & inlets in sandy, shelly & rubble areas
Depth Range
