Bignose Unicornfish [Naso vlamingii]
Description
Bignose Unicornfish are impressive, big-bodied fish with a dramatic, protruding forehead that gives them their “unicorn” look. Divers commonly see them cruising along reef channels or feeding near coral heads, often with a steady, unhurried pace. When they change direction, their size and bold profile make them easy to track through the water.
Where To See Bignose Unicornfish
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Teleosts (Bony Fishes)
Teleostei
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| Order |
Surgeonfish & Tang-like fish
Acanthuriformes
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| Family |
Surgeonfishes
Acanthuridae
|
| Genus |
Naso
Naso
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