Bignose Unicornfish
Naso vlamingii
- Group: Surgeonfish
- Typical depth: 1–50 m
- Max size: 60 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A trailing pennant on the tail and a long snout set this unicornfish apart, and it can flash or hide bright blue markings at will. It gathers in loose midwater schools off steep drop offs to feed on zooplankton, reaching about 60 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Acanthuridae › Naso
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219672.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bignose Unicornfish live?
- The Bignose Unicornfish (Naso vlamingii) is typically found at 1–50 m.
- Is the Bignose Unicornfish dangerous to divers?
- The Bignose Unicornfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Bignose Unicornfish get?
- The Bignose Unicornfish grows to about 60 cm.