Orangespine unicornfish

Facts

Scientific name:

Naso lituratus

Biology:

Found in areas of coral, rock, or rubble of lagoon and seaward reefs, Ref. 48637. Benthopelagic . Adults usually in small groups. Juveniles in shallow rocky reefs, sometimes in small aggregations mixed with other acanthurids of similar size . Feed mainly on leafy brown algae ( Sargassum and Dictyota ). Sometimes in large aggregations . Very seldom poisonous . Pair-spawning has been observed.

IUCN Red List Status:

Least Concern

Threat to humans:

Venomous

Photos & Description

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Brian Gratwicke

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Charles & Clint

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BJ Stacey

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http://eol.org/data_objects/25146971

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André Fonseca

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http://www.fishbase.org/photos/UploadedBy.php?autoctr=9752&win=uploaded

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Author:

Williams, Jeffrey T.

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http://eol.org/data_objects/22854123

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Short description:

Dorsal spines (total): 6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 28-31; Anal spines : 2; Anal soft rays : 29 - 31. Dorsal fin black, the black continuing as a pointed projection onto nape, with a pale blue line at base and a broad outer white zone on soft portion; anal fin mainly orange; dorsal and anal fins with a narrow blue margin and black submarginal line; caudal fin with a yellow submarginal band posteriorly . Caudal fin emarginate with adult males having trailing filaments from each corner .

Size / Weight / Age:

Maturity: L m &nbsp ? &nbsp range ? - ? cm Max length : 46.0 cm SL male/unsexed;