The Zebra Batfish, Platax batavianus, also known as the Humpback Batfish, features varied large black and white vertical striping throughout its body with a characteristic humped back. They can be kept in pairs or as solitary individuals successfully in large home aquariums. Juveniles exhibit different coloration patterns with tight black and white lining and frilly fins while adults gain a dark bar surrounding its eye ad lose the frilly fins. The Zebra Batfish is peaceful and will eat a varied carnivorous diet.
Be cautious when choosing tank partners for the Zebra Batfish. They might pick on sessile inverts and fleshy corals and will get picked on by aggressive predatory fish.