| Species name | Common name | Distribution | Max. Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platax batavianus Cuvier, 1831 |
Humpback batfish | Indo-West Pacific | 65 |
| Platax boersii Bleeker, 1853 |
Golden spadefish | Indo-West Pacific | 40 |
| Platax orbicularis (Forsskål, 1775) |
Orbicular batfish | Indo-Pacific | 60 |
| Platax pinnatus (Linnaeus, 1758) |
Dusky batfish | Western Pacific | 45 |
| Platax teira (Fabricius, 1775) |
Longfin batfish | Indo-West Pacific | 70 |