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Longfin Batfish, Platax pinnatus (Linnaeus, 1758)
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/longfin-batfish-platax-pinnatus/

Longfin Batfish, Platax pinnatus (Linnaeus, 1758)

Published 03 October 2017

Ephippidae Batfish Ephippididae fish
Roundface Batfish, Platax teira Forsskål, 1775
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/roundface-batfish-platax-teira/

Roundface Batfish, Platax teira Forsskål, 1775

Published 17 June 2013

fishes of sydney harbour Ephippididae Ephippidae
Ephippidae - Batfishes
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/ephippidae-batfishes/

Use the table to access images and fact sheets of the ephippid fishes on the site. The family includes the batfishes and spadefishes.

Published 10 July 2012

Ephippidae
Batfish in Sydney Harbour
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/batfish-in-sydney-harbour/

Sydney Harbour doesn't immediately spring to mind when you think of tropical fishes. That's why we were recently surprised to hear about juvenile Roundface Batfish that have been seen near Clifton Gardens and in Parsley Bay, in the outer harbour.

Published 26 August 2011

Batfish blog fishes of sydney harbour Ephippidae
Hyperostosis in a Banded Sicklefish
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/hyperostosis-in-a-banded-sicklefish/

Hyperostosis in a Banded Sicklefish

Published 06 May 2022

Ephippidae

Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru

Come face-to-face with one of the most remarkable gold collections to ever tour the globe in the immersive exhibition, <i>Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru</i> and add-on VR experience.

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Tails from the Coasts

Presented with the National Museum of Singapore, this culturally significant collection of watercolours brings to life extraordinary species and captivating stories.

Special exhibition
Opening Saturday 10 May

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Wild Planet

Welcome to life on Earth. Every one of Earth’s millions of species is unique, but they are all connected through evolution. Come and see life in all its glorious diversity – over 400 animals under one roof!

Permanent exhibition
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Minerals

Be dazzled by over 1800 spectacular rocks and minerals in our new Minerals Gallery.

Permanent exhibition
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