Rounded Batfish

Scientific Name: Platex orbicularis
Species: Batfishes (Ephippidae)
Other names: Spadefish, Round Batfish, Orbicular Batfish, Orbic Batfish, Orbic Platax, Orbiculate Batfish, Circular Batfish, Circular Spadefish, Narrow-banded Batfish.

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Description

Also known as Spadefish, Round Batfish, Orbicular Batfish, Orbic Batfish, Orbic Platax, Orbiculate Batfish, Circular Batfish, Circular Spadefish and Narrow-banded Batfish.

Found singly or in small groups on inner and outer reefs as well as around jetties in harbours.
They feed on invertebrates, algae, jellyfish and gelatinous zooplankton.
Length - 50cm
Depth - 2-35m
Widespread Indo-Pacific

Batfish have a flattened profile, juvenile batfish are extremely tall finned, but as they grow they become more rounded.
Often Inquisitive of divers.

Spotted

The Rounded Batfish is found in or near the Indo-Pacific region(s) and has been photographed 1 times by user @fishx6

Related creatures

Many creatures change during their life. Juvenile fish become adults and some change shape or their colour. Some species change sex and others just get older. The following creature(s) are known relatives of the Rounded Batfish. Click the image(s) to explore further or hover over to get a better view!

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