Orbicular Batfish
The Orbicular Batfish (Platax orbicularis) is a flat-sided fish that swims slowly around reefs. It's mainly grey, with vertical black and white stripes at its head, and yellow pectoral fins. P.orbicularis has a slightly pointed/pointy snout/nose, compared to P.teira. There are five species in the genus, and they are very similar in appearance. Also, juvenile Batfish differ greatly from the adults, making identification even more difficult.
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Orbicular Batfish
Platax orbicularis
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| Scientific Rank | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Perciformes (Perch-Like Fish) |
| Family: | Ephippidae (Ephippidae) |
| Genus: | Platax (Platax) |
| Species: | Platax orbicularis |
| Size | |
| Average Size: | 40 centimetres |
No Troubles Just Bubbles divers who recently spotted Orbicular Batfish
(53) - No Troubles Just Bubbles divers have spotted Orbicular Batfish on a liveaboard trip - showing the 8 most recent
Thomas
Spotted in:
Maldives
Maldives
Liveaboard:
Blue Force One
Destinations:
North Male Atoll, South Male Atoll, Vaavu Atoll, North Ari Atoll, South Ari Atoll, Faafu Atoll
When:
Apr 2026
Kian
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand
Liveaboard:
MV Koon9
Destinations:
Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai
When:
Apr 2026
Craig
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand
Liveaboard:
MV Manta Queen 2
Destinations:
Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock
When:
Apr 2026
Xiaochen Liu
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand
Liveaboard:
MV Koon9
Destinations:
Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock
When:
Apr 2026
Jonathan
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand
Liveaboard:
MV Koon9
Destinations:
Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock
When:
Apr 2026
Zoe
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand
Liveaboard:
MV Koon9
Destinations:
Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock
When:
Mar 2026
Jannike
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand
Liveaboard:
MV Manta Queen 7
Destinations:
Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Boonsung Wreck
When:
Mar 2026
Katelyn
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand
Liveaboard:
Seatopia
Destinations:
Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Boonsung Wreck, Richelieu Rock
When:
Feb 2026
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