Spotted Unicornfish (Juvenile)

Scientific Name: Naso Brevirostris
Species: Surgeonfishes (Acanthuridae)
Other names: Doctorfishes, Lancetfishes, Paletail Unicornfish, Brown Unicornfish, Long Nose Unicornfish, Longnosed Unicornfish, Long-snouted Unicornfish, Spotted Unicorn Tang, Unicorn Naso Tang, Unicorn Surgeonfish, Long-nose Doctor Fish.

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Also known as Doctorfishes, Lancetfishes, Paletail Unicornfish, Brown Unicornfish, Long Nose Unicornfish, Longnosed Unicornfish, Long-snouted Unicornfish, Spotted Unicorn Tang, Unicorn Naso Tang, Unicorn Surgeonfish and Long-nose Doctor Fish.

Found in small groups on upper parts of inner and outer reef slopes.
Can quickly change colour with mood.
They feed on plankton and algae.
Length - 50cm
Depth - 2-46m
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 Spotted Unicornfish (Juvenile) is found in or near the Indo-Pacific region(s) and has been photographed 2 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 Spotted Unicornfish (Juvenile). Click the image(s) to explore further or hover over to get a better view!

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