African Spadefish (Tripterodon orbis)

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Description

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Found in coastal waters, around coral and rocky reefs.
They feed on algae and benthic invertebrates.
Length - 75cm
Depth - 5-70m
Widespread Western Indian Ocean

Batfish have a flattened profile, juvenile batfish are extremely tall finned, but as they grow they become more rounded.
Often Inquisitive of divers. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/7694

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