Specimen Information

Platax orbicularis
Platax orbicularis
(orbicular batfish)
Marine Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1469209
GroupMarine Fishes
GenusPlatax
Speciesorbicularis
Common Nameorbicular batfish
StateFL
LocalityAtlantic Ocean, Florida Keys, Key Largo, USCGC Duane wreck dive
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameFloridian
HUC8 Number32007000
Map
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Collection Day29
Collection Month8
Collection Year2018
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statuseradicated
CommentsDepth = 70 ft. Habitat = wreck. Fish was observed on 8/29 and 8/30. It was collected by Lad Akins on 10/25/18. See voucher photos.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineMarine
Number Collected1
Size35 cm
Photo
Platax orbicularis
Platax orbicularis
Platax orbicularis
Platax orbicularis
Platax orbicularis
Platax orbicularis


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [11/24/2024].

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