B, F, S - December 14, 2020

BATFISH, SHORT FINNED

Scientific Name:

Zabidea novaemaculatus

Salt/Fresh:

Salt

Also Known As:

Short Finned Batfish; BATFISH, SHORT FINNED

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Description:

The short finned batfish is a reef dwelling fish

How To Identify:

Brown on the upper body and silver below, a very deep almost rounded shape.

How To Catch:

Usually caught when targeting for other reef fish so will take most types of bait used in reef fishing such as pilchards, other fish baits and squid

Where Found:

Mostly found in warmer climates around reefs