B, H - December 14, 2020

BATFISH, HUMPHEADED

Scientific Name:

Platax batavianus

Salt/Fresh:

Salt

Also Known As:

Humpheaded Batfish; BATFISH, HUMPHEADED

Rating:

Countries:

Australia

Description:

The hump headed batfish is a reef dwelling fish

How To Identify:

The hump headed Batfish is the largest of the Batfishes. Brown on the upper body and silver below, a very deep almost rounded shape. Adults develop quite a humped head similar to an adult snapper. Grows to about 6 kgs

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