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Orbicular Batfish

Alternative names: circular batfish, orbiculate batfish, orbic batfish, Platax orbicularis

The Orbicular Batfish is a small species of fish which inhabits the tropical waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It has a thin disc-shaped body with large dorsal and anal fins that give them a triangular profile. The juveniles are solitary or live in small groups being very well camouflaged among mangroves and lagoons, but the the adults swim in more open waters.