Slender unicornfish [Blachea teresita]
Description
Blachea teresita, also known as the slender unicornfish, is a species of marine fish in the family Acanthuridae, found in tropical marine environments in the Indo-Pacific region. This species is characterized by its slender, elongated body, and a long, pointed horn-like projection on its forehead. It is typically found in shallow reef environments and feeds primarily on small invertebrates and algae.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Eels and Morays
Anguilliformes
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| Family |
Conger Eels
Congridae
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| Genus |
Blachea
Blachea
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