Species Type:
Fishes
Common Name(s):
Bulbnose unicornfish
Size:
Bulbnose unicornfish can grow up to 24 inches (60 centimeters) long.
Diet:
Bulbnose unicornfish eat leafy, fleshy algae and zooplankton.
Range & Habitat:
In the western Indian Ocean, these fish inhabit dense coral reef communities.
Details:
Bulbnose unicornfish get their name from their rounded snouts, used in mating displays or to establish dominance over other fish. They are silvery-gray in color with slightly darker dorsal sides. As herbivores, bulbnose unicornfish graze on algae and seagrasses, helping to maintain the health of coral reefs by controlling algal growth.