Pinnatus Batfish Platax pinnatus
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Scientific Name: Platax pinnatus
• Collection Type: Wild Collected
• Scientific Family: Ephippidae
• Juveniles develop bold dark coloration with contrasting orange fin margins
• Omnivorous marine species found throughout tropical Indo-Pacific reef environments
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Pinnatus Batfish Platax pinnatus
- Scientific Name: Platax pinnatus
- Collection Type: Wild Collected
- Taxonomic Family: Ephippidae
- Geographic Origin: Indo-Pacific Ocean including Indonesia, Philippines, Papua New Guinea, and northern Australia
- Dietary Profile: Omnivore that naturally consumes algae, small invertebrates, and marine-based food sources
- Preferred Water Conditions: 75–82°F
- Recommended pH Range: 8.1–8.4
- Carbonate Hardness Target: 8–12 dKH
- Natural Habitat Range: Coastal reefs, sheltered reef slopes, lagoons, and areas with open swimming room
- Juvenile Appearance: Young specimens display velvety black coloration highlighted by bright orange fin edging
- Mature Development: Adult fish transition toward a lighter silver coloration with changing body pattern characteristics
- Swimming Requirement: Benefits from aquariums providing substantial open water movement and swimming area
- Scientific Classification: Marine batfish species belonging to the Ephippidae family
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