orbicular batfish
| Scientific name | Platax orbicularis |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Forsskål |
| Year of description | 1775 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Ephippidae |
| Genus | Platax |
Introduction
Platax orbicularis, commonly known as orbicular batfish, is a brackish water and salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size50 cm
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Maximum size60 cm
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Longevity10 year
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ShapeCircular
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Average size50 cm
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Maximum size60 cm
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Longevity10 year
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ShapeCircular
How to recognize the orbicular batfish ?
The orbicular batfish measures between 50 and 60 cm. This fish is unicolore with a predominantly gris body.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietomnivorous with alguivorous tendency
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Sociabilityliving as a couple or in a group
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
The orbicular batfish is a fish living as a couple or in a group naturally found at mid-depth and near the bottom. This species is omnivorous with alguivorous tendency .
n general, this species does not care much about other animals crossing its path.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond en eau libre
The orbicular batfish is a fish ovipare qui pond en eau libre.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
Where to see this species?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature20 - 28 °C
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Depth0 - 30 m
Biotope presentation
The orbicular batfish is most often found at a depth between 0m and 30m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
Immersion au cœur du biotope
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Platax orbicularis
Fishkeeping
Not recommended
We do not recommend keeping this species in an aquarium. It has unpredictable needs which, if not met, generate significant stress, potentially leading to a shorter life expectancy, an interruption of its growth or the development of pathogens.
To go further
To read on the web
Sources & Contributions
Participation & Validation
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Translation
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Tags
#Ephippidae
#Platax
#barrière de corail
#berge peu profonde
#épave
#lagon
#Bay of Bengal
#Persian Gulf
#Great Barrier Reef
#mer d'Oman
#Philippine Sea
#Sea of Japan
#Red Sea
#South East Asian Seas
#Indonesian seas
#western Indian Ocean
#Western Tropical Pacific Ocean
#Oceania
#Réunion
#French Polynesia
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Ephippidae
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