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:
The bignose unicornfish has an elongated, oval-shaped body with a distinctive, protruding snout. Despite the name, not all unicornfish have a “horn”—bignose unicornfish lack the prominent forehead spike seen in other unicornfish species. These fish can shift their body coloration depending on mood, environment, or stress levels.