Bluespine Unicornfish (Juvenile)
Scientific Name: Naso Unicornis
Species: Surgeonfishes (Acanthuridae)
Other names: Doctorfishes, Lancetfishes, Bluespine Unicorn, Bluespine Surgeonfish, Bluespine Tang, Humphead Unicornfish, Unicorn Tang.
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Bluespine Unicornfish (Juvenile)Uploaded by: @fishx6 in May 2008
Photographed at: Mirihi Island Resort - Maldives
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Bluespine Unicornfish (Juvenile)Uploaded by: @fishx6 in August 2007
Photographed at: Mirihi Island Resort - Maldives
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Bluespine Unicornfish (Juvenile)Uploaded by: @fishx6 in April 2008
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Bluespine Unicornfish (Juvenile)Uploaded by: @fishx6 in May 2008
Photographed at: Mirihi Island Resort - Maldives
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Description
Also known as Doctorfishes, Lancetfishes, Bluespine Unicorn, Bluespine Surgeonfish, Bluespine Tang, Humphead Unicornfish and Unicorn Tang.
Found singly or in groups in lagoons and on outer reefs.
They feed on plankton and algae.
Length - 70cm
Depth - 1-80m
Widespread Indo-Pacific
Surgeonfish have a blade like spine in the tail that points outwards when bent, unicorns have two hook-like plates along the tail, these are used for defence and are as sharp as a surgeons scalpel, hence the name "Surgeonfish".
Some species are venomous.
Spotted
The Bluespine Unicornfish (Juvenile) is found in or near the Indo-Pacific region(s) and has been photographed 4 times by user @fishx6
Related creatures
Many creatures change during their life. Juvenile fish become adults and some change shape or their colour. Some species change sex and others just get older. The following creature(s) are known relatives of the Bluespine Unicornfish (Juvenile). Click the image(s) to explore further or hover over to get a better view!
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