Species ID
View AllClown Unicornfish
( Naso Lituratus )
Description
Other names
Other names
Orangespine Unicornfish, Black-finned Unicornfish, Clown Surgeonfish, Smooth-headed Unicornfish, Stripe-face Unicornfish, Stripe-faced Unicorn Fish
How to Catch
Distribution
Eating
Fast Facts
- Is a member of the family Acanthuridae (surgeonfishes, tangs, and unicornfishes)
- Can grow to 46cm in length
- Distinguished by two bright orange spines on each side of the tail wrist, orange lips and black forehead
- Frequents coral reef environments
- Found in Australia’s tropical waters from QLD to WA
- Occurs in small groups
