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Orbicular Batfish/Spadefish

Platax orbicularis

Description:

Silver; dark to faint eye bar and second bar from front of dorsal to ventral fin, usually a few small black spots on sides. Usually seen in pairs or group.

Habitat:

Shoreline and outer reefs from 2 - 35 meters depth.

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AlbertKang
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AlbertKang

Batangas, Philippines

Spotted on Aug 16, 2014
Submitted on Aug 18, 2014

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