Spadefishes
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| Scientific name | Ephippidae |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Order | Perch-like fishes |
| Rank | Family |
| Higher classification | Acanthuroidei |
| Family | Bleeker |
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| ID | 2939433 |
About Spadefishes
Ephippidae is a family containing the spadefishes, with about eight genera and a total of 20 marine species. Well-known species include the Atlantic spadefish and the reef-dwelling genus Platax, the batfishes, which are kept as aquarium fish.