Pinnate Batfish (Platax pinnatus) - Marine Life - Liveaboard Diving
Pinnate Batfish
The Pinnate or Shaded Batfish (Platax pinnatus) is a flat-sided fish that swims slowly around reefs. It's mainly grey, with vertical black and white stripes at its head, and yellow pectoral fins. There are five species in the genus, and they are very similar in appearance. Also, juvenile Batfish differ greatly from the adults, making identification even more difficult. In adult form, Orbicular and Teira Batfish are similar in appearance, especially the Orbicular Batfish.
Juvenile Pinnate / Shaded Batfish
Credit: Johan Folmeus
Juvenile Pinnate / Shaded Batfish
Credit: Johan Folmeus
Juvenile Pinnate / Shaded Batfish
Credit: Johan Folmeus
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Pinnate Batfish Platax pinnatus
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| Scientific Rank | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: |
Chordata (Chordates)
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| Class: |
Actinopterygii
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| Order: | Perciformes (Perch-Like Fish) |
| Family: | Ephippidae (Ephippidae) |
| Genus: | Platax (Platax) |
| Species: | Platax pinnatus |
| Size | |
| Average Size: | 30 centimetres |
No Troubles Just Bubbles' divers who recently saw Pinnate Batfish
Alex Lindsay
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand Diving from boat: Andaman
Trip destinations: Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Koh Surin
When: May 2022
MIKE F
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand Diving from boat: Andaman
Trip destinations: Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Koh Surin
When: May 2022
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