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Updated 8/14/2023

Family Ephippidae

INDO-PACIFIC

Platax orbicularis

Oceanarium, Oahu



Juvenile, Komodo, Indonesia

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.