1. any of various tropical marine fishes with broad, flattened bodies and large pectoral fins

Examples

• The batfish glided gracefully through the coral reef.
• Divers often encounter batfish in warm tropical waters.
• The aquarium’s batfish display featured several species from the Indo-Pacific.
• Batfish are known for their distinctive flat, disc-like shape.
• Young batfish often have different coloration than adults.
• The batfish used its large fins to maneuver around the rocky outcrop.