2023 $1 Creatures of The Deep Uncirculated 4 Coin Set

Scientists, aboard the CSIRO research vessel (RV) Investigator, have explored the deep-sea and ocean abyss, discovering amazing and unique creatures of the deep. The iconic tripodfish (Bathypterois grallator), are from the Ipnopidae family, often called spiderfish. They prop themselves high off the seafloor on their stilt-like fins. To feed, they face into the current, extending their elongated pectoral fins forward ‘feeling’ for prey as it drifts by. Tripodfish are hermaphrodites - meaning they have both male and female sexual organs, so don’t need to find a mate.