Platax teira Forsskal 1775

tall-fin batfish, round-faced batfish

Platax teira, tall-fin batfish, round-faced batfish

Juvenile batfish have extremely long dorsal, anal and pelvic fins.

Platax teira, tall-fin batfish, round-faced batfish

The adult tall-fin batfish, Platax teira, pictured above, is distinguished by large, dark blotch below pectoral fin and smaller one in front of anal fin.

Platax teira, tall-fin batfish, round-faced batfish

They are found in large schools just a few metres below the surface.
Family = Ephippidae - batfishes
Max size = 60cms, usually 45cms
Distribution = Indo-west Pacific