The Batfish is very common in several oceans, including the Atlantic. Its notable characteristic are long dorsal and anal fins, a brownish coloring that can be lighter or darker depending on the state of the fish. There can also be a dark brown or black crosswise stripe that passes by the eye. Reaches up to 50 cm.

• Origin: Atlantic, Indian, Western Pacific Oceans and the Red Sea.

• Environment: A salt water fish, however, sometimes they are found near estuaries since they are capable of tolerating great variations in salinity. Temperature between 22 and 27 ºC.
  
• Food: Omnivorous species, very greedy. Feed with Alcon Gold Marin Flakes, Alcon Gold Marin Sticks and Alcon Artemia.
• Behavior: Calm species with a peaceful disposition, frightens easily. It is recommended the few be kept in an aquarium. To escape from predators they may play dead, to look like a leaf that has fallen from a tree. They can live up to 14 years in an aquarium.