Batfish
Platax teira
Sighting evidence at Yongala Amidships, SS Yongala Wreck
Photo: Albertini maridom · CC BY-NC
Longfin batfish gather in large, loose schools around the midship superstructure, their tall disc-shaped bodies making them instantly recognisable as they drift in the current. They are highly curious fish that will approach and hover in front of divers, giving the impression of being examined with equal intensity. Their schooling behaviour around the wreck creates some of the most dramatic wide-angle photography opportunities at the Yongala.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Batfish is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.