How big is the Short-nosed unicornfish?

Short-nosed unicornfish (Naso brevirostris) reaches 30–60 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Short-nosed unicornfish?

Short-nosed unicornfish is found between 3–46 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Short-nosed unicornfish?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Short-nosed unicornfish?

Found in: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea.

Short-nosed unicornfish (Naso brevirostris)

Key facts

Scientific name: Naso brevirostris
Common name: Short-nosed unicornfish
Category: Fish
Family: Acanthuridae
Genus: Naso
Size: 30–60 cm
Depth: 3–46 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: reef, open-water
Behaviours: schooling, herbivorous
Ocean zones: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea

Description

Naso brevirostris reaches 60 cm. Elongated grey-brown to purple body, small protruding horn on the forehead of adults (shorter than in N. unicornis). Elongated stylet-like caudal tips in mature males. Forms schools feeding on zooplankton in midwater above Indo-Pacific drop-offs, switching from uniform blue to striped patterns in rapid mood changes.

Photo of Short-nosed unicornfish

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Short-nosed unicornfish?: Short-nosed unicornfish (Naso brevirostris) reaches 30–60 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Short-nosed unicornfish?: Short-nosed unicornfish is found between 3–46 m deep.
Is the Short-nosed unicornfish dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Short-nosed unicornfish?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Short-nosed unicornfish?: Found in: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea.

Other species in the genus Naso

Other species in the family Acanthuridae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 219671)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 9760005)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia