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Charming Red Handfish Named the 18,000th Species Photographed for National Geographic’s Photo Ark
Photo: shuvrodeep dutta / Unsplash
The critically endangered red handfish, known for its quirky habit of 'walking' on the seafloor like a rock star, has been documented as the milestone 18,000th species in National Geographic’s Photo Ark. This achievement highlights global marine conservation efforts and brings vital, heartwarming attention to one of the world's rarest fish.
The critically endangered red handfish, known for its quirky habit of ‘walking’ on the seafloor like a rock star, has been documented as the milestone 18,000th species in National Geographic’s Photo Ark. This achievement highlights global marine conservation efforts and brings vital, heartwarming attention to one of the world’s rarest fish.