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Bignose unicornfish

Naso vlamingii

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Fun Facts

These fish can swim to a maximum depth of 272 feet (83 meters).

Species Type:

Fishes

Common Name(s):

Bignose unicornfish

Size:

Bignose unicornfish can grow up to 24 inches (60 centimeters) long.

Diet:

These fish eat algae, seagrasses, plankton and fish larvae.

Range & Habitat:

In the Indian and Pacific Oceans, bignose unicornfish live in rocky areas and coral reef colonies.

Details:

Bignose unicornfish are long and oval-shaped. They are yellow-brown in color with highlights of bright blue alone their snout, gills, mouth and tail.