Platax orbicularis in Fiji
Point map (Platax orbicularis) | Occurrence records | Field guide | Gazetteer | Country Species Summary
Main Ref.
Also Ref.
Occurrence native
Importance subsistence fisheries Ref. Thaman, R.R. and T. Fong, 2009
Aquaculture Ref.
Regulations Ref.
Freshwater No
Brackish No
Saltwater Yes
Live export ornamental
Bait No
Gamefish No
Abundance common (usually seen) Ref. Thaman, R.R. and T. Fong, 2009
Comments

Collected off Rotuma Is. (Ref. 10708). Common at fish markets; caught by hook and line, spear and nets. Juveniles valuable in aquarium trade (Ref. 79653).

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States/Provinces Complete? No
National Checklist
Country information https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/fj.html
(e.g. 9948)
( e.g. cephalopods )
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