HOW DOES THE LIFE CYCLE OF A HAND FISH GO?

The life cycle of a handfish begins with the female laying eggs on the ocean floor, usually attached to a substrate. After fertilization, the eggs hatch into larvae, which are free-swimming and undergo a pelagic stage where they develop. Eventually, the larvae settle to the seabed, where they grow into juvenile handfish. As they mature, they develop their characteristic pectoral fins, which resemble hands, allowing them to "walk" on the seafloor.