Scientific name: Platax teira
Size: Up to 2 feet
Color: Gray, black and yellow
Distinguishing feature: At least two black vertical stripes, black spot located in front of anal fin often yellow
Where did we see it: Bali and Gili, Zanzibar, Thailand, Mayotte, Maldives, Raja Ampat
Scientific name: Platax teira
Size: Up to 2 feet
Color: Gray, black and yellow
Distinguishing feature: At least two black vertical stripes, black spot located in front of anal fin often yellow
Where did we see it: Bali and Gili, Zanzibar, Thailand, Mayotte, Maldives, Raja Ampat
Batfish is often found in pairs or shoals of about ten individuals.
It is a very curious animal that doesn't hesitate to approach divers.
Turtles are in economy mode when they are sleeping. If they are woken during night, they may not have enough air to return to surface.
So, please be careful during night dives!
The whale shark is the largest fish in the world!
Some whales are larger, but they are mammals, not fish!
Some sharks can stay motionless on the sand (white tips reef sharks, nurse sharks, etc.).
These sharks don't have to swim to bring oxygen to their gills like other sharks (grey, hammerheads tc.)