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Golden Spadefish

Platax boersii

Photo by The MnMs
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Field Notes

Description:

Size to 47 cm. Yellowy silver with dark to faint bar through eye and a second bar from nape to ventral fins.

Habitat:

Seen in the House Reef of Lankayan during a night dive, Sabah.

Reference Links:

Golden Spadefish - Platax boersii - Overview

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