Pelagic

Longfin Batfish

Platax teira
LC· Least concernCautionPelagic

Recognised by its very tall dorsal and anal fins and a dark blotch below the pectoral, this graceful silver disc often forms calm aggregations around wrecks and mooring lines. Juveniles trail extravagantly long fins, while adults drift placidly past hovering divers.

Size (typical)
0.4–0.7 mm
Depth range
IUCN status
LC
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Diver safety
Maintain distance · do not advance.
Verified sightings · last 12 months

Sighting history

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