Teira Batfish Platax teira

Teira Batfish Platax teira

• Scientific Name: Platax teira
• Collection Type: Wild Collected
• Family Name: Ephippidae
• Native Distribution: Indo-Pacific Ocean including the Red Sea, East Africa, Indonesia, Japan, northern Australia, and surrounding tropical marine habitats
• Feeding Behavior: Omnivorous marine species that consumes plankton, algae, smaller invertebrates, and prepared aquarium foods
• Aquarium Temperature Range: 72–82°F
• Recommended Water Chemistry: pH 8.1–8.4
• Alkalinity Range: 8–12 dKH
• Maximum Adult Size: Can reach over 20 inches under long-term care conditions
• Habitat Preference: Coastal reef systems, lagoons, harbors, and protected marine environments
• Juvenile Identification: Younger specimens commonly display darker vertical banding that changes during maturity
• Adult Characteristics: Mature fish develop a taller body profile with elongated dorsal and anal fins
• Swimming Environment: Appreciates aquariums that provide extensive swimming room and stable marine parameters
• Scientific Classification: Member of the Ephippidae family commonly known as marine batfish and spadefish