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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
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
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
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
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

Barka: The Forgotten River

Meet <i>Barka: The Forgotten River</i> in this new First Nations exhibition developed by Uncle Badger Bates and Justine Muller with the Barkandji community.

Special exhibition
Now on until 23 July 2023

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Bilas: Body Adornment from Papua New Guinea

Witness the beauty and diversity of cultural decoration and body adornment from Papua New Guinea in this special exhibition at the Australian Museum in Sydney.

Opening 9 June 2023, featuring photographs by Wylda Bayrón.

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School programs and excursions

Book school excursions at the Australian Museum, Sydney, that inspire and engage students of all ages.

Virtual excursions
Educator-led tours

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Burra

Be transported on an immersive journey through the eyes of burra (eel) in the Australian Museum’s new learning and play space.

Permanent education space
Open daily

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