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Bluespine Unicornfish

Bluespine unicornfish

Naso unicornis

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Fun Facts

Scientists are still unsure about the functional purpose of the horn on bluespine unicornfish.

Species Type:

Fishes

Common Name(s):

Bluespine unicornfish

Size:

These fish can grow up to 27.6 inches (70 centimeters) long.

Diet:

Bluespine unicornfish eat leafy brown algae.

Range & Habitat:

In the Indo-Pacific, bluespine unicornfish can be found in channels, lagoons, moats and coral reefs.

Details:

Bluespine unicornfish have blue-gray dorsal sides and white bellies. These fish can change the intensity of their blue hues, depending on their mood and environment, allowing them to communicate and camouflage. They have a long, slender extension off of their forehead, resembling a unicorn. The horn is an extension of their jawbone and is used during mating displays and defense.