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Adult orbicular batfish

Orbicular batfish (Platax orbicularis) inhabit the coast of East Africa, India, Indonesia, Melanesia and Australia. 

Image credit: Alexander Vasenin (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Juvenile orbicular batfish

These juveniles are a rusty red-brown colour until they grow to about 6cm. This allows them to drift in the water like dead leaves - perfect camouflage for their mangrove and river mouth nurseries.

Juvenile orbicular batfish

£26.00Price
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