bignose unicornfish
| Scientific name | Naso vlamingii |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Valenciennes |
| Year of description | 1835 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Acanthuridae |
| Genus | Naso |
Introduction
Naso vlamingii, commonly known as bignose unicornfish, is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size45 cm
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Maximum size60 cm
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ShapeOvoid
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Average size45 cm
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Maximum size60 cm
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ShapeOvoid
How to recognize the bignose unicornfish ?
The bignose unicornfish measures between 45 and 60 cm. This fish is unicolore with a predominantly bleu body.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietplanctophage
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Sociabilityliving as a couple or alone
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
The bignose unicornfish is a fish living as a couple or alone naturally found at mid-depth and near the bottom. This species is planctophage .
n general, this species does not care much about other animals crossing its path. However, she may show some signs of aggression with conspecifics.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond en eau libre
The bignose unicornfish is a fish ovipare qui pond en eau libre.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
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What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature22 - 26 °C
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Depth1 - 50 m
Biotope presentation
The bignose unicornfish is most often found at a depth between 1m and 50m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
Fishkeeping
Not recommended
We do not recommend keeping this species in an aquarium. It has unpredictable needs which, if not met, generate significant stress, potentially leading to a shorter life expectancy, an interruption of its growth or the development of pathogens.
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