Orangespine unicornfish
Naso lituratus
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A unicornfish from coral reefs of the eastern Indian Ocean and western Pacific, with bright orange spines at the base of the tail.
- Scientific name
- Naso lituratus
- Family
- Acanthuridae
Fact sheet
General
- Water
- Saltwater
- Group
- Fish
Taxonomy
- Family
- Acanthuridae
- Order
- Acanthuriformes
- Synonyms
- Acanthurus lituratus, Aspisurus carolinarum, Callicanthus lituratus, Monoceros garretti, Naso literatus, Prionurus eoume
Origin
- Native region
- Oceania, Ásia, África, América do Norte
Size and lifespan
- Adult size
- 46 cm
Behavior
- Diet
- Detritivore
Reproduction
- Breeding strategy
- Egg scatterer
Conservation and trade
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
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