Sleek Unicornfish
Naso hexacanthus
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Naso hexacanthus is a tropical fish found in coral reefs in the Pacific and Indian Oceans.
Other names: Sleek Unicorn, Blacktongue Unicorn, Blacktounge unicornfish, Thorpe's Unicornfish, or the Nohorn Unicorn. It is of value in commercial fisheries and as a gamefish, and is also seen in aquaria.
Description
The species does not present a horn like other species in its family. Its colors range from a dark brown to yellow, on occasion changing to blue or silver. The teeth are angled backwards; the tongue is black.
Adults measure 75 centimeters in length.
Adults measure 75 centimeters in length.
Distribution
The sleek unicornfish is distributed in the Indo-Pacific, from the Hawaiian islands to Africa and India.
Habitat
It inhabits lagoons and seaward reef slopes. Due to the sleek unicornfish being seen worldwide their conservation status is labeled as least concern.
The species consumes plankton and small crustaceans, as well as filamentous algae.
Colors
white
brown
yellow
blue
Edible
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Coral reef
Social Behaviour
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Conservation status
(LC) Least concern
Poisonous
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sleek Unicornfish dangerous?
Sleek Unicornfish is classified as: No, No, No. Always exercise caution and keep a safe distance.
Where can you find Sleek Unicornfish?
How deep does Sleek Unicornfish live?
Sleek Unicornfish can be found at depths of up to 150 meters.
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