Platax Teira Collection

Longfin batfish, Platax teira (Long-finned chaetodon, Chaetodon teira). Illustration drawn
FLO4681585 Longfin batfish, Platax teira (Long-finned chaetodon, Chaetodon teira). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

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

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

Batfish In Water

Longfin spadefish, Papua New Guinea
Longfin spadefish (Platax teira), full body view, Fathers reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Longfin spadefish side on facial view, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia
Longfin spadefish (Platax teira), also known as longfin batfish, side on facial view, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia

Longfin spadefish, Beqa Lagoon, Fiji
Longfin spadefish (Platax teira), Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

School of Teira Batfish -Platax teira- under jetty, Makadi Bay, Red Sea, Hurghada, Egypt

School of longfin spadefish
Longfin Spadefish, Platax teira, Large school in open water, North Ari Atoll, Maldives

Teira batfish (Platax teira), Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Tallfin batfish (Platax teira). Cameraman Roger Munns filming a school of tallfin batfish over the Cross Wreck, a Japanese navy patrol boat sunk in World War Two

Longfin batfish (Platax teira) being cleaned by bluestreak cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus). This fish can reach up to 70 centimetres in length. It is found throughout the Indo-West Pacific

Longfin spadefish (Platax teira) being cleaned by bluestreak cleaner wrasses (Labroides dimidiatus). The longfin spadefish is also called the tiera batfish

Longfin batfish
Juvenile longfin batfish (Platax teira). Photographed at Bunaken, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Mixed school of spadefish: longfin spadefish (Platax teira, longer fins) and pinnate spadefish (Platax pinnatus). The longfin spadefish is also called the tiera batfish

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Discover the mesmerizing beauty of Platax teira, also known as the Longfin batfish. This species is often found swimming alongside schools of vibrant Fusiliers (Caesio spp), creating a stunning underwater spectacle in Kimbe Bay, West New Britain, Papua New Guinea. With their elongated fins and graceful movements, these Longfin spadefish captivate divers and photographers alike. From Tulamben, Bali to Beqa Lagoon, Fiji, these magnificent creatures can be spotted in various locations across Southeast Asia and the Pacific. Their unique side-on facial view showcases intricate patterns and colors that make them truly stand out among other marine species. Underneath a jetty in Makadi Bay, Red Sea, Hurghada Egypt or amidst the coral reefs of Sulawesi Indonesia - Teira Batfish gracefully glide through crystal-clear waters with elegance and poise. Join us on an underwater adventure to witness the enchanting beauty as they navigate their way through their natural habitats.