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Blunthead Batfish (Platax teira)
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Platax teira

(Forsskål, 1775)

Blunthead Batfish

Also known as: Longfin Batfish, Longfin Spadefish, Tiera Batfish, Roundface Batfish, Spotbelly Batfish, Tail-Fin Batfish

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About
Habitat

Reef-associated

Depth

3–25 m

Max size

70 cm

Diet

Hunting macrofauna (predator)

Taxonomy
Class

Teleostei

Order

Acanthuriformes

Family

Ephippidae

Where to find it

occasional

IndiaSeychelles
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Batfish

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