Spadefish Collection

Copperband butterfly fish, Chelmon rostratus, round spadefish, Ephippus orbis, and green chromide, Etroplus suratensis
FLO4655339 Copperband butterfly fish, Chelmon rostratus, round spadefish, Ephippus orbis, and green chromide, Etroplus suratensis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Pee Jr

American paddlefish (Polyodon spathula), an introduced species native to the Mississippi River Basin, USA, swimming over lake bed, private lake, Moscow region, Russia

Large school of Bohar snappers (Lutjanus bohar) gather with smaller shoal of Batfish (Platax orbicularis) in open water off Ras Mohammed at the tip of Sinai, Egypt

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Golden Spadefish - school - Too Many Fish dive site, Pulau Koon, central Moluccas, Indonesia Date: 24-Jul-19

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Longfin spadefish, Platax teira. Two fish under pier structure. Large adults live in sheltered bays as well as deep offshore

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Pinnate spadefish, Platax pinnatus. Young animal swimming among mangrove roots. Adults are generally solitary and found under overhangs of steep outer reef slopes to a depth of at least 20 m

Lookdown 1, 3 and Atlantic spadefish 2
Lookdown, Selene vomer (with damaged dorsal fin 1), 3, and Atlantic spadefish, Chaetodipterus faber 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Jean Baptiste Guyard after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel

Copperband butterfly fish, Chelmon rostratus, round spadefish, Ephippus orbis, and green chromide, Etroplus suratensis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Plee Jr

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

Group of Circular spadefish (Platax orbicularis) gather at a cleaning station beneath a table coral (Acropora sp.) on a coral reef. Shark Reef, Ras Mohammed, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

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

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Juvenile Pinnate Spadefish with golden margin Pink Beach dive site, Padar Island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia. Juvenile Pinnate Spadefish

Spade fish engraving 1898
Annual Report of the Forest, Fish and Game Commission New York 1898

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Longfin Batfish large school. Date:

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Longfin Batfish large school against sun. Date:

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A small juvenile pinnate spadefish (Platax pinnatus), Komodo National Park, Indonesia

An Atlantic Spadefish swims amongst the USS Indra shipwreck
An Atlantic Spadefish swims amongst the sunken wreck of USS Indra off the coast of North Carolina

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

Atlantic Spadefish and baitfish school against the wreck of USCG Cutter Spar, part of the Artificial Reef Program off the coast of North Carolina

Golden spadefish gather under Arborek Jetty, Raja Ampat, Indonesia
Golden spadefish (Platax boersii) gather under Arborek Jetty, Dampier Strait, Raja Ampat, Indonesia

A juvenile golden spadefish whilst a local villager watches from the surface
A juvenile golden spadefish (Platax boersii) under Arborek Jetty, whilst a local villager watches from the surface, Dampier Strait, Raja Ampat, Indonesia

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

Large school of batfish, Christmas Island, Australia

A school of Atlantic Spadefish off the coast of Key Largo, Florida
A school of Atlantic Spadefish (Chaetodipterus faber) parade in single file through a hole in the coral reef in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Key Largo, Florida

A juvenile golden spadefish against a coral encrusted strut under Arborek Jetty
A juvenile golden spadefish (Platax boersii) against a coral encrusted strut under Arborek Jetty, Dampier Strait, Raja Ampat, Indonesia

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

School of batfish, Christmas Island, Australia
School of batfish or spadefish, Christmas Island, Australia

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Juvenile Pinnate Spadefish with disctinctive gold margin of juvenile Tanjung Kubur dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Juvenile Pinnate Spadefish

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Pinnate Spadefish Tatawa Kecil dive site, between Komodo and Flores islands, Komodo National Park, Indonesia. Pinnate Spadefish

Atlantic Spadefish (Chaetodipterus faber) Ambergris Caye, Hol Chan Marine Preserve, Belize (RF)

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Orbicular batfish (Platax orbicularis). Photographed in the Maldives

A snorkeler with juvenile batfish
A juvenile orbicular batfish, Platax orbicularis, with snorkeler in seagrass bed. Seagrass beds are important as they act as nurseries for a lot of marine species

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

Golden Spadefish (Platax boersii) adult, swimming over reef, Sipadan Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

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The spadefish, also known as the American paddlefish (Polyodon spathula), is an intriguing species that has been introduced to various regions around the world. Originally native to the Mississippi River Basin in the USA, these unique fish can now be found swimming gracefully over lake beds in a private lake located in the Moscow region of Russia. In underwater images captured by UW INDO 1852 015, we get a glimpse of their mesmerizing presence. The photographs showcase different species including Lookdowns and Atlantic spadefish, each displaying their own distinctive patterns and colors. Among them, we can also spot a Copperband butterfly fish called Chelmon rostratus. Another captivating sight is captured when a Longfin batfish (Platax teira) swims alongside Fusiliers (Caesio spp). This harmonious interaction takes place beneath a cleaning station where Circular spadefish (Platax orbicularis) gather for maintenance. Moving on to larger gatherings, one photograph reveals an impressive school of Bohar snappers (Lutjanus bohar) accompanied by a smaller shoal of Batfish. This congregation showcases the diversity and interconnectedness within marine ecosystems. Lastly, we are transported to Kimbe Bay in West New Britain, Papua New Guinea where another school of Longfin spadefish (Platax teira) glides through crystal-clear waters. Their synchronized movements create an awe-inspiring spectacle against the backdrop of vibrant coral reefs. It's fascinating how this once-native American paddlefish has made its way across continents and adapted to new environments. These captivating images serve as reminders of both nature's resilience and our responsibility to protect these delicate ecosystems for future generations to enjoy.