The term "batfish" refers to a species of fish characterized by a broad, flat body and a pair of elongated fins resembling wings. This fish species is also known by different names in different regions such as anglerfish, frogfish, and stingray fish. Some of the other synonyms for batfish include the spiny devilfish, the longnose batfish, and the shortnose batfish. The smooth batfish, the humpback batfish, and the painted batfish are some other synonyms used for these fish species. Despite being known by different names, all of these fish species share the same unique characteristics that make them fascinating to marine enthusiasts around the world.