Species ID
View AllBluespine Unicornfish
( Naso unicornis )
Description
Other names
Other names
Blue-spine Unicornfish, Blue-spined Unicorn, Brown Unicornfish, Longnose Unicornfish, Spotted Unicornfish
How to Catch
Distribution
Eating
Fast Facts
- Is a member of the family Acanthuridae (surgeonfishes, tangs, and unicornfishes)
- Can grow to 70cm in length
- Has two blue plates bearing knife-like spines on either side of the tail wrist
- Frequents coral reef environments
- Found in Australia’s tropical waters from NSW to WA
- Occurs solitary or in small groups
- Popular among aquarists
