Batfishes Collection

Large school of Bohar snappers (Lutjanus bohar) gather with smaller shoal of Batfish (Platax orbicularis) in open water off Ras Mohammed at the tip of Sinai, Egypt

Longfin batfish (Platax teira) with Fusiliers (Caesio spp.) in the current in front of Baby Rock pinnacle. Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Ceram Sea

Group of Circular spadefish (Platax orbicularis) gather at a cleaning station beneath a table coral (Acropora sp.) on a coral reef. Shark Reef, Ras Mohammed, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

School of Longfin spadefish (Platax teira), Kimbe Bay, West New Britain, Papua New Guinea

Picture No. 10739811
Longfin / Round / Teira Batfish - Scuba Diver with Shoal of Batfish (Platax teira) Date:

Circular Batfish - Indonesia
LEE-293 Circular Batfish Indonesia Platax orbicularis Lea Lee contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Zebra Batfish - Indonesia
LEE-289 Zebra Batfish Indonesia Platax batavianus Lea Lee contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Longfin / Round / Teira Batfish CRH 907 Shoal of Batfish - Maldives Platax teira © Chris Harvey / ardea. com
CRH-907 Longfin / Round / Teira Batfish - Shoal Maldives Platax teira Chris Harvey contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Golden Spadefish (Platax boersii) adult, swimming over reef, Sipadan Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Bat fish - quite different to the Indo-pacific Bat fish this ugly fellow lives on the sand
VT-8794 Bat fish St John, Caribbean. Common name Bat fish, quite different to the Indo-pacific Bat fish this ugly fellow lives on the sand

Juvenile batfish - It is thought this beautiful little fish pretends to be a bad tasting flatworm until it is big
VT-8701 Pinnate Batfish - Juvenile, beautiful Black and orange young. Indonesia Platax pinnatus It is thought this beautiful little fish pretends to be a bad tasting flatworm until it is big enough

Orbicular Batfish Juvenile
VT-7467 Orbicular Batfish Juvenile Platax orbicular Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Walking Batfish / Shortnose Gulf of Mexico
KEL-1492 Shortnose / Walking BATFISH Sandy bottom, Gulf of Mexico Ogcocephalus nasutus Ken Lucas Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Walking Batfish / Shortnose - sandy bottom, Gulf of Mexico
KEL-1491 Shortnose / Walking BATFISH Sandy bottom, Gulf of Mexico Ogcocephalus nasutus Ken Lucas Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Coral reef scene with pinnate batfish (Platax pinnatus) and other reef fish over a mixed community of hard
AUS-727 Coral reef scene of hard and soft corals with Pinnate batfish (Platax pinnatus). Ribbon Reef Number 10, Great Barrier Reef, Queensland

Walking Batfish / Toadfish - Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico
PM-10416 Walking Batfish / Toadfish Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico Ogcosephalus nasutus Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Teira Batfish - These gentle plankton eating fiah are found is schools throughour the Indo Pacific
VT-8693 Teira Batfish - These gentle plankton eating fish are found in shoals throughout the Indo-Pacific Heron Island, Great Barrier Reef Platax teira Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints

Pinnate Batfish - Not often seen in schools these batfish have the most beautiful Black and orange young. Indonesia
VT-8692 Pinnate Batfish - not often seen in shoals, these batfish have the most beautiful Black and orange young. Indonesia

Batfish Indo Pacific, Papua New Guinea
VT-6112 Batfish Indo Pacific, Papua New Guinea Platax teira Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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Discover the enchanting world of batfishes, where beauty and diversity thrive beneath the waves. Witness the mesmerizing sight of a Longfin batfish gracefully swimming alongside a vibrant school of Fusiliers, creating a harmonious underwater ballet. In another spectacle, Circular spadefish gather at a cleaning station, seeking rejuvenation and camaraderie. Immerse yourself in the captivating scene as Bohar snappers unite with their smaller companions, forming an awe-inspiring display of unity and cooperation. The waters come alive as Longfin spadefish glide through Kimbe Bay in West New Britain, Papua New Guinea, showcasing their elegance amidst nature's wonders. Step into this magical realm captured in Picture No. 10739811; witness the resplendent Circular Batfish from Indonesia adorned with striking patterns that seem to dance across its body. Another Indonesian gem is the Zebra Batfish, boasting intricate black and white stripes that make it truly stand out among its peers. Marvel at the Golden Spadefish as it majestically swims over Sipadan Island's reef in Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia – a testament to nature's artistry. Contrasting this beauty is the peculiar sand-dwelling Bat fish with its unique legs that allow it to swiftly escape danger lurking nearby. Delve into the intriguing life cycle by observing juvenile specimens who cleverly mimic bad tasting flatworms for protection until they grow strong enough to venture beyond coral havens. Indonesia serves as their playground during this transformative phase. In these diverse species lies an underwater symphony waiting to be explored – each one contributing its own melody to create harmony within our oceans' depths. Join us on this extraordinary journey through the captivating world of batfishes.