Longfin Batfish
The longfin batfish (or Platax pinnatus), also known as the pinnate spadefish; or pinnate, dusky, shaded or red-faced batfish, is a species of marine fish found in the tropical coastal regions of the West Pacific Ocean at depths between 3m and 25m.
They have a squat, round body with yellow pectoral fins and a yellow band at the base of their tail. The adults’ body is silver to dark grey with black vertical bands along the side.
They measure 45cm to 60cm in length on average and weigh between 1.5kg and 3.5kg.
Platax pinnatus
Aquarium needs
- Temperature
- 22 °C – 28 °C (tolerable 18 °C – 32 °C)
- Plant cover
- 20%–60%
- Shoal size
- 15–30
- Deep water
- 100 m² + 30 m² per additional adult
- Water
- Saltwater
- Food
- Copepods + Algae Pellets
- Food cost, grade 1 / 2 / 3
- $130 / $180 / $180
- Lifespan
- 15 yr
- Breeds in
- All seasons
Overview
- Scientific name
- Platax pinnatus
- Conservation status
- Least Concern
- Shoal size
- 15 – 30
- Deep water
- 100 m² + 30 m² per additional adult
- Temperature
- 22 °C – 28 °C
- Water
- Saltwater
- Biome
- Reef