Plunging into the murky waters off the western coast of Mexico, scuba divers watched the marine life around them. One particular fish with “long” fins and a “stretched”-out look caught their attention ...

A longfin batfish, or Platax teira, seen near La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Mexico. Photo from Medina-Rosas and Moreno-López (2025) Longfin batfish, scientifically known as Platax teira, are a species ...