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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
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

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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

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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

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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
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Burra

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

Permanent education space
10am - 4.30pm

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RELICS

Vintage objects meet miniature LEGO<sup>®</sup> worlds in <i>RELICS: A New World Rises</i>, an extraordinary exhibition created by LEGO<sup>®</sup> Masters winners. Opening 16 August at the Australian Museum.

Special Exhibition
Opens 16 August 2025

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Minerals

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

Permanent exhibition
Open daily

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