Batfish is a generic name for a class of fish that have the overall feel of a large bat swimming in the ocean.

This bat can reach a maximum size of about 8 meters as an adult!

Such a large size, and living in the ocean, it is reasonable to say that the temperament should be very fierce.

But it is very gentle, the batfish body is subcylindrical or slightly laterally flattened, the head body is significantly flat, the abdomen is flat.

The body posterior and tail is narrow, the head is flat, broad, triangular or disc-shaped, gills 2 pairs or 2 pairs and a half.

The body is densely covered with bony protrusions or sharp spines of different sizes, along the lateral line there are some specialized pines, the first dorsal fin spines form underdeveloped The first dorsal fin spine forms a poorly developed muzzle tentacle.

The second dorsal fin is small or reduced, or the second dorsal fin is reduced, the ventral fin is guttate, and the caudal fin is rounded or truncate.

Batfish are carnivorous, with elongated bodies, and adults can reach eight meters in size and weigh more than 1.4 tons.

The body is lumpy, the head is broad and flat, and the muzzle is extended and upturned.

It often crawls across the sea floor to feed with its thick, arm-like pectoral and ventral fins.

Batfish are gentle and curious and love to play in the waves, making them a favorite among divers.

They are found in tropical and temperate waters around the world, and the waters off Malaysia are one of the gathering places for the "batfish".

One of the most prominent species of batfish is the red-lipped batfish, which has bright, almost fluorescent red lips, giving people an unnerving feeling.

But in fact it is a very docile animal and does not attack other creatures at will.

It feeds mainly on planktonic microorganisms.

Although it is a fish, the batfish's way of moving is completely different from that of ordinary water creatures.

They do not swim around by twisting their bodies, but jump on the sea bed with the help of their tail fins and ventral fins.

Batfishes live mostly in deep waters, with some living in shallow waters.

Batfish are a group within the order Anglerfish and also have a fishing rod and a fleshy lure to lure prey close enough to swallow.

This device is located above the mouth and, unlike other anglerfish, can be stored in a tube-like structure when not in use.

Unlike the monkfish, it has many spines, a small mouth, and a short "fishing rod" above the mouth.

Batfish that live in the deep sea have a light-emitting organ at the tip of the rod.

Batfish and devilfish are somewhat similar, but careful observation can still find differences, such as their mouth is different, the batfish muzzle is very sharp.

But also very prominent, devilfish mouth is different, their mouth is very wide.

In addition, from the overall view of the body shape is also different, the batfish body shape is triangular, the devil fish body is diamond-shaped.