Order Perciformes Genus Naso Rank Species Found in Red Sea | Phylum Chordata Scientific name Naso annulatus Higher classification Naso | |
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Similar Naso, Acanthuridae, Short‑nosed unicornfish, Bluespine unicornfish, Naso vlamingii | ||
Whitemargin unicornfish fish with funny nose
The whitemargin unicornfish (Naso annulatus) is a tropical fish found throughout the Indo-Pacific. It can reach a length of 100 cm, making it one of the largest members of the family Acanthuridae.
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Whitemargin unicornfish
Description
It is brown in color and has a large, distinguishing "nasal" protrusion. The tail is black surrounded by a white margin. It is often found in large schools off tropical reefs, and it feeds on zooplankton. The fish has two scutes on the left side. These are found on the caudal peduncle near the tail.
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