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Orbicular batfish (juvinile)

Platax orbicularis

Seabook: Orbicular batfish (juvinile)

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Max Depth

30 m

Description

Platax orbicularis is a popular aquarium fish which occurs naturally in the tropical waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Other names: Circular Batfish, Orbiculate Batfish, Round Batfish or Orbic Batfish. Description The body of Platax orbicularis is almost disc-shaped, and very thin. Its tail, about 2... Read more in Seabook

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white
black
brown
yellow
red

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Conservation status

(LC) Least concern

Habitat and Environment

Open water

Poisonous

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Venomous

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