Species guide
How to catch Longfin batfish
Platax teira
saltwatergame fishEphippidae
Longfin batfish are striking saltwater fish known for their rounded, deep bodies and long fins. They often form schools around shipwrecks and floating seaweed mats. These bats are predators that hunt a variety of small fish and benthic invertebrates.
Where they live
Found in sheltered bays and offshore waters up to 25 meters deep across the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian Ocean, and Mediterranean. Common near shipwrecks and large Sargassum rafts.
Typical size
Up to about 70 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- prawns and shrimp
- benthic invertebrates
Best baits
- shrimp
- small fish pieces
- marine worms
Best lures
- soft plastic jigs
- small metal spoons
- streamers
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- light jigging
- drift fishing near wrecks or reefs
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