Bluespine unicornfish

Bluespine unicornfish

 

Scientific name : Naso unicornis

 

Family : Acanthuridae
Size : Up to 70 cm
Distribution : Indo-Pacific

 

Biology : The horn usually starts to grow when the specimen reaches 10 to 20 cm in length (depending on the species).
It mainly eats algae and helps to limit the proliferation of algae that could have a negative impact on the development of corals.