Naso lituratus - Wikipedia
Naso lituratus, the clown unicornfish, orangespined unicornfish, black-finned unicornfish, Pacific orangespined unicornfish, blackfinned unicornfish or stripefaced unicornfish, is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Acanthuridae, the surgeonfishes, unicornfishes and tangs. This fish is found in the eastern Indian Ocean ...
Naso lituratus, Orangespine unicornfish : fisheries, aquarium
This species is distinguished by the following characters: D VI (rarely V or VII),26-29 (modally 27); A II,27-30 (rarely 27 or 30); pectoral rays usually 17; body depths of adults 2.6-3.0 in SL; head dorsal profile sloping and smoothly convex (forehead no horn nor protuberances); two large peduncular plates, the keels with forward-projecting poi...
orangespine unicornfish (Naso lituratus) - Species Profile
This species is one of four tangs that together make up 90% of Hawaii's ornamental fish-export market (Kusumaatmadja et al. 2004). The species is used a food fish in its native range (Randall 2001), even though it is rarely poisonous (Froese and Pauly 2005). Status: Reported in …
Orangespine unicornfish | Churaumi Fish Encyclopedia | Okinawa …
Orangespine unicornfish. Distributed across the Indo-Pacific and central Pacific. In Japan, from Suruga Bay southwards. They are herbivorous and mainly feed on algae. It has two large orange forward-hooked spines at the base of the tail. It reaches 50 …
Orangespine Unicornfish ( Naso lituratus ) - The Aquarium Wiki
The base colour of the fish is beige with a black forehead and eyes. The dorsal and anal fins are black and dark yellow respectively. Its common name refers to the red around the lips. The other common name of "Unicorn" derives from the "horn" that …
The Orangespine Unicornfish - Whats That Fish!
Identified by the bright orange razor-sharp spines on each side of the tail. They feed mainly on leafy brown algae. Juveniles found singly or in small mixed schools, over shallow rocky reefs.
Orangespine Unicornfish | Reef Environmental Education Foundation
Orangespine Unicornfish. Scientific name: Naso lituratus. Distinctive features: Orange tail spines and anal fin. Brown or gray with yellow edged black area from mouth to eye. Size: to 30 cm (12 in.) Unique to this species of surgeonfish are the orange tail spines and anal fin.
Naso Tang - Animal World
2023年9月27日 · The name ‘Naso Tang’ simply describes its genus while its other common names, the Lipstick Tang or Orangespine Unicornfish, touch on its outstanding appearance. Orangish lips and a pair of spines surrounded by a bright orange area on either side of the caudal peduncle are some of the distinct features that make this fish stand out.
Orangespine unicornfish - Naso lituratus - Aquatic Community
Common Names: Orangespine unicornfish. Family: Acanthuridae (Surgeonfishes, tangs, unicornfishes) Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes) Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned Fishes) Max.Size: 46.0 cm / 18.1inches. Environment: Marine-reef. Origin: Eastern Indian Ocean, Western Central and Eastern Central Pacific. Temperament: Relatively aggressive.
The Enigmatic Pacific Orange-Spine Unicornfish: A Closer Look at …
The Pacific Orange-Spine Unicornfish, scientifically known as Naso lituratus, is a captivating marine species that has captured the hearts of aquarists and marine enthusiasts worldwide. With its distinctive appearance and intriguing behavior, this unicornfish is a prized addition to both home and public aquariums.