Care Level: Difficult
Temperament: Peaceful
Color Form: Silver, Brown, Black, Yellow
Diet: Omnivore
Reef Compatible: No
Water Conditions: sg 1.020-1.025, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size: 1' 10"
Family: Ephippidae
Minimum Tank Size: 360 gallons

Pinnatus Batfish, also known as the longfin batfish, pinnate spadefish, pinnate batfish, Platax pinnatus, dusky batfish, shaded batfish, or red-faced batfish is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Ephippidae, the spadefishes and batfishes. This species is found in the western Pacific Ocean and occasionally is kept in marine aquariums.

Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 2-1/2" to 3-1/2"; Medium: 3-1/2" to 5"; Large: 5" to 7"

Pinnatus Batfish - (Platax pinnatus)

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