Platytroctes apus is a species of ray-finned fish in the family Platytroctidae, the tubeshoulders.

[1] It is native to tropical and temperate oceans around the world.

[1] Its body is laterally compressed and is described as "leaf-like" and "flabby".

[2] It is dark brown in color with luminous patches.

[2] This Actinopterygii (ray-finned fish) related article is a stub.