Tall-Fin Batfish

Juveniles and adults are distinguished between the difference in there shape. While the adult displays an almost rounded body with a dark circle / blotch inbetween the ventral and pectoral fins the juvenile displays large pointed anal, ventral and soft dorsal fins. The adults colour is usually a grey to light brown with large darker brown vertical bands and a soft yellow ventral fin. Juveniles display dark brown to black vertical bands with white to light grey bodies. These fish can usually be seen in and around shipwrecks, sheltered bays, deep offshore, lagoons and seaward reefs.

Size: Length 60cm (Maximum)

Diet: Algae & Seagrass