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Orbiculate Batfish
Platax orbicularis
Also known as: Round Batfish
Kingdom: Animalia• Family: Ephippidae• Order: Acanthuriformes
The orbicular batfish, also known as the cooper batfish, circular batfish, orbiculate batfish, round batfish, narrow-banded batfish or orbic batfish is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Ephippidae, the spadefishes and batfishes. This species is found in the Indo-Pacific but has been recorded outside its native range in the western Atlantic Ocean.
Quick Facts
Common Names:
Orbiculate Batfish, Round Batfish
Class:
Teleostei
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Data Sources
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References
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Distribution Statistics
10
Observations
10
Countries
Top Locations
Hinchinbrook, QLD, Australia
1
Cairns, QLD, Australia
1
Kilifi North, KE-KF, KE
1
Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India
1
975H+C86, Prailiu, Kambera, East Sumba Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
1
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First: 5/22/2022 · Latest: 5/1/2026
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