Species
Round Batfish
Platax orbicularis
Tier 4Eating5/10light tackleQLDWANT
0 waypoints30–45 cm (max 60 cm) typical
Overview: about round batfish
Striking circular tropical reef fish of northern Australia, common around wharves, jetties and inshore reef. Sometimes a target on small lures or bait; mostly caught and released.
Biology: Round Batfish size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Reef, Wharf
- Typical size
- 30–45 cm (max 60 cm)
- Weight
- 0.8–4 kg
- Depth range
- 5–30 m
- Diet
- algae, small invertebrates
- Global range
- Indo-Pacific
How to target: Round Batfish angling strategies
Generally fished with light tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- small bait around jetty pylons
Safety & handling
Ciguatera risk: lowAvoid eating large specimens from tropical reefs. Risk varies by region and individual fish — when in doubt, release.
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