Common name: Spadefish

The family Ephippidae, commonly known as Spadefish or Batfish, includes a variety of unique and laterally compressed marine fish. Members of this family are known for their distinctive body shapes, often resembling a spade or bat, hence their common names. They are popular among aquarists for their striking appearance and graceful swimming behavior. These fish typically inhabit reef environments and are found in warm temperate and tropical waters around the world. They can grow to be quite large, making them suitable for spacious aquariums. Ephippidae species are generally peaceful but may eat small invertebrates, so they should be kept with caution in reef tanks.

1. Common name: Atlantic spadefish

   Scientific name: Chaetodipterus faber
2. 
   Common name: Humpback batfish

   Scientific name: Platax batavianus
3. 
   Common name: Golden spadefish

   Scientific name: Platax boersii
4. 
   Common name: Orbicular batfish

   Scientific name: Platax orbicularis
5. 
   Common name: Pinnate batfish

   Scientific name: Platax pinnatus
6. 
   Common name: Teira batfish

   Scientific name: Platax teira