Bignose unicornfish (Naso vlamingii)

Scientific name: Naso vlamingii Valenciennes, 1835

The Bignose unicornfish (Naso vlamingii) is a marine fish of the family Acanthuridae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–28°C (75–82°F).

Bignose unicornfish care at a glance

Temperature: 24–28°C (75–82°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 26-27; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 27 - 29. Adults develop a convexly rounded prominent snout and unusually tall dorsal and anal fins. Side of body with vertical blue lines which break up into small blue spots dorsally and ventrally. A broad blue band extending from eye to front of rostral protuberance (Ref 9808).

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Species facts

Scientific name: Naso vlamingii
Family: Acanthuridae (Surgeonfishes, tangs, unicornfishes)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 60.0
Depth range: 1–50 m (3–164 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 50 m, usually 1 - 50 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Indo-pan-Pacific: East Africa to the Galapagos Is. north to southern Japan, south to the southern Great Barrier Reef and New Caledonia, Tuamotus, throughout Micronesia
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (K=0.264; Tmax=45)