Teira Batfish (Platax teira)
Fish in the family Ephippidae. Expert care. Not Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Silvery disc-shaped body with dark vertical bars and a small mouth. Juveniles display brown and white striping that fades to silvery-gray with age; the dorsal and anal fins are elongated and sail-like.
Diet and feeding
Feed a varied diet of high-quality omnivorous foods including frozen mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and herbivorous preparations. Offer foods 2-3 times daily in small portions to match their natural grazing behavior.
Difficulty and care for the Teira Batfish
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Parasitic Infestations
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea and East Africa to Australia and the Philippine Islands.
Log Teira Batfish in your reef tank
Reef Trak gives you the full record on every species in your tank: acquisition date, source, photos, parameters at time of stocking, and links to maintenance and feeding events. Track Teira Batfish alongside everything else in your reef.
