The Slender unicornfish (Naso lopezi) is a saltwater fish of the family Acanthuridae that grows up to 60 cm.
Description
The Slender unicornfish is a unicornfish (Acanthuridae) from the western Pacific. The species grows to about 60 cm and has a blue-grey, elongate body. It has a slender, blue-grey body without a horn and hovers in schools above steep reef slopes to eat plankton. On each side of the tail base sits one or two sharp, fixed bony keel-blades that can inflict a cut; handle with care. It eats algae or zooplankton.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Slender unicornfish?
The Slender unicornfish has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly blue.
Where does the Slender unicornfish live?
The Slender unicornfish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Slender unicornfish get?
The Slender unicornfish grows to a maximum of about 60 cm.
Is the Slender unicornfish dangerous to humans?
The Slender unicornfish can cause injury; handle it with care.
Is the Slender unicornfish edible?
Yes, the Slender unicornfish is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Naso
More from the family Acanthuridae
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