Bat Fishes Collection

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) juvenile, swimming in open water, Mioskon, Dampier Straits, Raja Ampat, West Papua, New Guinea, Indonesia

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

Bat Fish, safety stop, anchor line, scuba diving. South West Rocks, NSW, Australia
Andrew Stewart / SpecialistStock

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 Bat Fishes: From Golden Spadefish to Zebra Batfish" Dive into the mesmerizing realm of bat fishes, where vibrant colors and unique characteristics come together in harmony. In the Lembeh Straits of Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, a juvenile Golden Spadefish (Platax boersii) gracefully glides over black sand, showcasing its youthful beauty. Meanwhile, in Indonesia's crystal-clear waters, the Circular Batfish captivates with its striking patterns and elegant movements. As we venture deeper into these aquatic wonders, we encounter the Longfin/Round/Teira Batfish CRH 907 Shoal off Maldives. This awe-inspiring spectacle leaves us breathless as countless bat fishes create an enchanting ballet beneath the surface. Platax teira steals our hearts with its golden hues and graceful presence. Moving westward to Raja Ampat's Dampier Straits in West Papua, a juvenile Golden Spadefish ventures fearlessly through open water at Mioskon. Its vibrant colors shimmer against the vastness of its surroundings—a true testament to nature's artistry. In Sabah, Borneo's Sipadan Island lies another marvel—the adult Golden Spadefish majestically swims above coral reefs. Its regal appearance commands attention while reminding us of the delicate balance between marine life and their habitats. Carlos Villoch captures these captivating creatures' essence through his lens—each photograph revealing their intricate details and stunning allure. Michael S. Nolan adds his expertise to this visual journey with SpecialistStock images that transport us directly into their world. However diverse they may be, there is one bat fish that stands out from all others—an ugly fellow residing on sandy bottoms who uses peculiar legs for swift escapes when danger lurks nearby. Contrasting sharply with Indo-Pacific bat fishes yet equally fascinating in its own right, this peculiar species showcases nature's endless surprises.