Longfin batfish (Platax teira)

Poster - Batfish (longfin spadefish)

The Longfin batfish, scientifically known as Platax teira, is an intriguing marine species that calls the tropical waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans home. It is a fish that can truly captivate with its unique appearance and fascinating behaviour.

Longfin batfish are also known for being "cleaner fish." This means that they play an important role in their ecosystem by cleaning parasites off other fish - a symbiotic relationship that benefits both parties.

Batfish
Common Name(s): Batfish, Longfin Batfish, Longfin Spadefish, Round faced Batfish
Scientific Name: Platax teira
Family: Spadefishes, batfishes and scats (Ephippidae)
Max. size: 70 cm
Diet: Plankton, invertebrates, marine algae
Habitat: Seaward reefs, shipwrecks, lagoons
Depth: 3 - 25 metres
Distribution: Indo-West Pacific: Red Sea and East Africa to Papua New Guinea, north to the Ryukyu Islands, south to Australia.
Conservation: Not evaluated

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