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tn_Plorb_j4.jpgPlorb_j4.jpgPhoto by Honeycutt, K.
Indonesia, by Honeycutt, K. (Plorb_j4.jpg)
tn_Plorb_u0.jpgPlorb_u0.jpgPhoto by Randall, J.E.
Seychelles, by Randall, J.E. (Plorb_u0.jpg)
tn_Plorb_u4.jpgPlorb_u4.jpgPhoto by Patzner, R.
Papua New Guinea, by Patzner, R. (Plorb_u4.jpg)
tn_Plorb_u5.jpgPlorb_u5.jpgPhoto by Patzner, R.
Indonesia, by Patzner, R. (Plorb_u5.jpg)
tn_Plorb_j0.jpgPlorb_j0.jpgPhoto by JJPhoto
by JJPhoto (Plorb_j0.jpg)
tn_Plorb_u7.jpgPlorb_u7.jpgPhoto by JJPhoto
by JJPhoto (Plorb_u7.jpg)
tn_Plorb_j2.jpgPlorb_j2.jpgPhoto by Winterbottom, R.
Chagos Islands, by Winterbottom, R. (Plorb_j2.jpg)
tn_Plorb_j3.jpgPlorb_j3.jpgPhoto by Winterbottom, R.
Chagos Islands, by Winterbottom, R. (Plorb_j3.jpg)
tn_Plorb_u1.jpgPlorb_u1.jpgPhoto by Randall, J.E.
Tahiti, by Randall, J.E. (Plorb_u1.jpg)
tn_Plorb_u2.jpgPlorb_u2.jpgPhoto by Randall, J.E.
Sudan (North), by Randall, J.E. (Plorb_u2.jpg)
tn_Plorb_ua.jpgPlorb_ua.jpgPhoto by Winterbottom, R.
Chagos Islands, by Winterbottom, R. (Plorb_ua.jpg)
tn_Plorb_ub.jpgPlorb_ub.jpgPhoto by Winterbottom, R.
Australia, by Winterbottom, R. (Plorb_ub.jpg)
tn_Plorb_j0.gifPlorb_j0.gifPhoto by SFSA
by SFSA (Plorb_j0.gif)
tn_Plorb_j1.gifPlorb_j1.gifPhoto by FAO
by FAO (Plorb_j1.gif)
tn_Plorb_j2.gifPlorb_j2.gifPhoto by FAO
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tn_Plorb_j3.gifPlorb_j3.gifPhoto by FAO
by FAO (Plorb_j3.gif)
tn_Plorb_u0.gifPlorb_u0.gifPhoto by FAO
Sri Lanka, by FAO (Plorb_u0.gif)
tn_Plorb_u1.gifPlorb_u1.gifPhoto by FAO
by FAO (Plorb_u1.gif)

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../tools/UploadPhoto/uploads/PlataxOrbicularis20-30cmMiy.jpg Photo by Hiroyuki Tanaka, MD
Japan, 20-30cm, schooling, surface, yacht harbor, Miyazaki, 2007, by Hiroyuki Tanaka, MD

../tools/UploadPhoto/uploads/PlataxOrbicularis4cm(lt)Miy.jpg Photo by Hiroyuki Tanaka, MD
Japan, 4cm, surface, yacht harbor, Miyazaki, 2006, by Hiroyuki Tanaka, MD

../tools/UploadPhoto/uploads/PlataxOrbicularis6cmMiyazak.jpg Photo by Hiroyuki Tanaka, MD
Japan, 6cm, surface, yacht harbor, Miyazaki, 2007, by Hiroyuki Tanaka, MD

../tools/UploadPhoto/uploads/Plataxorbicularis.jpg Photo by Devarapalli, P.
India, Kakinada, Godavari Estuary, Platex orbicularis with anchor worm, 03.02.2007, by Devarapalli, P.

../tools/UploadPhoto/uploads/orbicular.JPG Photo by David Butcher
Thailand, Similan Islands, 2007, 25cm, by David Butcher

../tools/UploadPhoto/uploads/199-2_P7101099_Platax_orbicularis.jpg Photo by Joe DE VROE
Egypt, Hurghada, July 2008, 50cm, by Joe DE VROE

../tools/UploadPhoto/uploads/FB_2343.jpg Photo by Gianemilio Rusconi
Egypt, Mersa Imbarak Bay, 10.2010, 40 cm, by Gianemilio Rusconi
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../tools/UploadPhoto/uploads/1366558191_182.178.41.162.jpg Photo by Hamid Badar Osmany
Pakistan, Karachi, 28-10-2009, 18 cm, Assist by Kashifa Zohra, by Hamid Badar Osmany
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../tools/UploadPhoto/uploads/1375556790_37.98.107.163.jpg Photo by Parviz Tavakoli-Kolour
Iran, Persian Gulf, Qeshm Island, 2013.7.30, by Parviz Tavakoli-Kolour

../tools/UploadPhoto/uploads/1494823991_162.158.91.187.jpg Photo by R. MADI MOUSSA
Mayotte, Bandrélé, 17 march 17, 15-25 cm, by R. MADI MOUSSA

../tools/UploadPhoto/uploads/1519877385_188.114.110.156.jpg Photo by Juan Carlos Palau Díaz
Spain, ALCORCON, by Juan Carlos Palau Díaz
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../tools/UploadPhoto/uploads/1569834831_172.69.22.76.jpg Photo by Jiangguo Du
Malaysia, Redang and Perhentian Islands 05,2018, by Jiangguo Du
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../tools/UploadPhoto/uploads/1569834862_172.68.189.219.jpg Photo by Jiangguo Du
Malaysia, Redang and Perhentian Islands 05,2018, by Jiangguo Du
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../tools/UploadPhoto/uploads/1569834889_172.68.132.127.jpg Photo by Jiangguo Du
Malaysia, Redang and Perhentian Islands 05,2018, by Jiangguo Du
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../tools/UploadPhoto/uploads/1569834913_162.158.255.132.jpg Photo by Jiangguo Du
Malaysia, Redang and Perhentian Islands 05,2018, by Jiangguo Du
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../tools/UploadPhoto/uploads/1585388332_108.162.229.154.jpg Photo by Michel GRARD
Egypt, Marsa Alham - Marsa Shouni,18-11-2017,7m, by Michel GRARD
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../tools/UploadPhoto/uploads/1586875031_162.158.88.100.jpg Photo by Hamid Reza Bargahi
Iran, Persian Gulf .Kish island.2009, by Hamid Reza Bargahi

../tools/UploadPhoto/uploads/1610297320_162.158.129.34.jpg Photo by Gianemilio Rusconi
Egypt, Port Ghalib, 9.2010, by Gianemilio Rusconi

../tools/UploadPhoto/uploads/1622959577_172.69.54.183.jpg Photo by Rokus Groeneveld
Philippines, Dauin (Negros), Dauin north, 02-04-2019, by Rokus Groeneveld

../tools/UploadPhoto/uploads/1655918471_172.70.126.165.jpg Photo by Carol D Cox
Indonesia, Raja Ampat, March 2019, by Carol D Cox

../tools/UploadPhoto/uploads/1668975231_172.71.30.107.jpg Photo by Carol D Cox
Egypt, Red Sea, Torombi: September 2022, by Carol D Cox
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../tools/UploadPhoto/uploads/1672931740_172.70.142.223.jpg Photo by Muhammad Moazzam Khan
Pakistan, 19 April 2014 Offshore waters of Pakistan Ismail, by Muhammad Moazzam Khan

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A-0769, Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinee (L. Randrihasipara)

A-0769, Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinee (L. Randrihasipara)


A-3835, Mer Rouge (paralectotype of Platax orbicularis) (L. Randrihasipara)


A-3835, Mer Rouge (paralectotype of Platax orbicularis) (L. Randrihasipara)

Early Life History Pictures

tn_Plorb_j2.jpgPlorb_j2.jpgPhoto by Winterbottom, R.
by Winterbottom, R. (Plorb_j2.jpg)
tn_Plorb_j3.jpgPlorb_j3.jpgPhoto by Winterbottom, R.
by Winterbottom, R. (Plorb_j3.jpg)
tn_Plorb_j3.gifPlorb_j3.gifPhoto by FAO
by FAO (Plorb_j3.gif)
tn_Plorb_j1.gifPlorb_j1.gifPhoto by FAO
by FAO (Plorb_j1.gif)
tn_Plorb_j2.gifPlorb_j2.gifPhoto by FAO
by FAO (Plorb_j2.gif)
tn_Plorb_j0.gifPlorb_j0.gifPhoto by SFSA
by SFSA (Plorb_j0.gif)

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04_1999_03.jpg04_1999_03.jpgPhoto by HENLÉ, Christian
(04_1999_03.jpg) by HENLÉ, Christian
PER12 Platax orbicularis PB241634.jpgPER12 Platax orbicularis PB241634.jpgPhoto by Moldzio, Stephan
(PER12 Platax orbicularis PB241634.jpg) by Moldzio, Stephan
1406791253_81.247.195.155.jpg1406791253_81.247.195.155.jpgPhoto by SLUSE, Myriam
(1406791253_81.247.195.155.jpg) by SLUSE, Myriam

Stamps, Coins, Misc.

tn_Plorb_u9.jpgPlorb_u9.jpgPhoto by Roman, M.H.
by Roman, M.H. (Plorb_u9.jpg)

Diseases photos

tn_TurbidD6.jpgTurbidD6.jpgPhoto by Bassleer, G.
(TurbidD6.jpg) by Bassleer, G.

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