Humpback Unicornfish
Naso brachycentron
- Group: Surgeonfish
- Typical depth: 8 to 30 m
- Max size: 90 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Unlike other unicornfish it grows a steep bony hump on its back rather than a forward horn, and large males can reach nearly a metre. It grazes algae along deep reef slopes and rocky shores, moving alone or in scattered schools.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Acanthuridae › Naso
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219664.
FAQ
- How deep does the Humpback Unicornfish live?
- The Humpback Unicornfish (Naso brachycentron) is typically found at 8 to 30 m.
- Is the Humpback Unicornfish dangerous to divers?
- The Humpback Unicornfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Humpback Unicornfish get?
- The Humpback Unicornfish grows to about 90 cm.