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Juvenile Longfin Batfish - Platax teira This is the juvenile phase of Longfin Batfish - Platax teira. When they become adults, the fins becomes shorter. Geotagged,Philippines,Platax teira,Summer,batfish,cebu,moal-boal Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Juvenile Longfin Batfish - Platax teira

This is the juvenile phase of Longfin Batfish - Platax teira. When they become adults, the fins becomes shorter.

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The Teira batfish

''Platax teira'', also known as the teira batfish, longfin batfish, longfin spadefish, or round faced batfish is a fish from the Indo-West Pacific. It occasionally makes its way into the aquarium trade. It grows to a size of 60 cm in length.

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Similar species: Butterflyfishes, Angelfishes
Species identified by Albert Kang
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By Albert Kang

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Uploaded Aug 7, 2016. Captured Jun 28, 2016 11:32 in Yvonne's Apartelle, C.Schmitz Road, Moalboal, Philippines.
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  • TG-4
  • f/8.0
  • 1/200s
  • ISO100
  • 4.5mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.