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Longfin Batfish

Alternative names: teira batfish, longfin spadefish, round faced batfish, Platax teira

The longfin batfish is a species from the Indo-West Pacific. It has a roughly circular body and is usually grey, silver, or brown. They occur from shallow waters to deeper offshore waters. Longfin batfish are omnivores and eat marine algae, plankton, and small invertebrates.