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Platax teira
The longfin batfish is found in the Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea and east Africa to Papua New Guinea. Adults occur from coastal lagoons out to seaward reefs and occasionally can be encountered deep offshore. Juvenile prefer protected areas such as sea grass beds and mangroves.
Photographed at the Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta
Spotted on Aug 20, 2011
Submitted on Sep 21, 2011
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wonderful world....