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Updated 8/14/2023
Family
Ephippidae
INDO-PACIFIC
Platax
orbicularis
Oceanarium, Oahu |
Juvenile, Komodo, Indonesia
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ORBICULAR SPADEFISH
Locally common on coral
reefs & dropoffs. Slightly protruding snout. Pelvic fins
mostly yellow, dorsal & anal fins edged with black. Attains 18
inches. Red Sea to Japan and the Tuamotus, excluding
Hawaii.
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