Orbicular Batfish (Platax orbicularis)
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Orbicular Batfish
Platax orbicularis
757 Litres (200 US G.)
40-60 cm (15.7-23.6")
8.1 - 8.4
22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)
8-12 °d
1:1 M:F
5-12 years
Family
Ephippidae
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Additional names
- Orbicular Batfish, Orbiculate Batfish, Circular Spadefish Batfish, Round Batfish, Orbic Platax, Orbic Batfish
Additional scientific names
- Chaetodon orbicularis, Chaetodon vespertilio, Platax blochii
Origin
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Sexing
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Tank compatibility
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Diet
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Feeding regime
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Environment Specifics
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Behaviour
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Identification
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External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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