Squarenose Unicornfish
Naso mcdadei
- Group: Surgeonfish
- Typical depth: 5–65 m
- Max size: 75 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A large unicornfish of steep offshore reef walls, it has a blunt, squared snout instead of a horn. It grazes algae and drifting plankton, moving alone or in small groups along the drop offs.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Acanthuridae › Naso
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278008.
FAQ
- How deep does the Squarenose Unicornfish live?
- The Squarenose Unicornfish (Naso mcdadei) is typically found at 5–65 m.
- Is the Squarenose Unicornfish dangerous to divers?
- The Squarenose Unicornfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Squarenose Unicornfish get?
- The Squarenose Unicornfish grows to about 75 cm.