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.