Teira Batfish

Teira Batfish

Platax teira

Least Concern
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DESCRIPTION

The Teira batfish (Platax teira) is a large, orbicular, and highly compressed marine fish found throughout the Indo-West Pacific. It typically exhibits a silvery, grey, or brownish coloration, often featuring dark bands through the eye and across the pectoral fin base; juveniles are notably distinct with elongated dorsal and anal fins that shorten with maturity. This omnivorous species feeds on a varied diet of algae, plankton, and benthic invertebrates, inhabiting diverse environments from shallow coastal reefs and mangroves to deeper offshore areas and shipwrecks, where it can be found solitarily, in pairs, or in large schools.

Max Length 70 cm
Max Weight 8 kg
Lifespan 15 - 25 years
Habitat Seabed, coastal zone, open water, and coral reef
Depth Range 3 - 70 m
Diet Omnivore
Activity Unknown
Social Behavior Mixed behavour

Destinations to spot Teira Batfish

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Where Teira Batfish has been recorded

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Teira Batfish

Where can you see the Teira Batfish?

The Teira Batfish can be seen at 24 dive destinations in 7 countries. The best spots include Abu Dabbab (Egypt), Addu Atoll (Maldives), Anilao (Philippines), Daedalus Reef (Egypt), and Elphinstone Reef (Egypt).

What is the best time to see the Teira Batfish?

Sightings of the Teira Batfish peak at different times depending on the destination: Richelieu Rock from February to May and from October to December and Tubbataha Reefs from March to June.

Can you see the Teira Batfish all year round?

Yes. At Abu Dabbab, Anilao, Daedalus Reef, Elphinstone Reef, and Gili Islands, the Teira Batfish is seen all year round.

Where can you see the Teira Batfish in Egypt?

In Egypt, you can see the Teira Batfish at Abu Dabbab, Daedalus Reef, Elphinstone Reef, Hurghada, and Sharm el-Sheikh.

Where can you see the Teira Batfish in Maldives?

In Maldives, you can see the Teira Batfish at Addu Atoll, Fuvahmulah, South Ari Atoll, and South Malé Atoll.

Where can you see the Teira Batfish in Indonesia?

In Indonesia, you can see the Teira Batfish at Gili Islands, Lembeh Strait, Nusa Penida, and Raja Ampat.

How big does the Teira Batfish get?

The Teira Batfish can reach up to 70 cm in length and 8 kg in weight.

What habitat does the Teira Batfish live in?

The Teira Batfish is found in these habitats: seabed, coastal zone, open water, and coral reef.

How deep does the Teira Batfish live?

The Teira Batfish lives between 3 and 70 m deep.

What does the Teira Batfish eat?

Eats both plant and animal matter, which lets it adapt its diet to whatever the habitat offers.

How long does the Teira Batfish live?

The Teira Batfish lives 15 to 25 years.

What is the conservation status of the Teira Batfish?

The Teira Batfish is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

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