
The short-nosed unicornfish or spotted unicornfish is a species of unicornfish in the family Acanthuridae and is widespread throughout the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Another species, "Naso maculatus", may also be called the spotted unicornfish.
Similar species: Butterflyfishes, Angelfishes
By Albert Kang
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Uploaded Jun 22, 2020. Captured Oct 9, 2019 02:53.
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Unicorns are for real :D Posted 5 years ago
Okay…so, it’s technically NOT a nose, but it sure looks like one! The spotted unicornfish (Naso brevirostris) has a horn-like appendage, aka a ‘rostral protuberance’ between its eyes. This appendage can grow to 13 cm (5 in) and has no defensive function. In fact, the purpose of the rostral horn is unknown. {Spotted in Malaysia by Albert Kang} #SpottedUnicornfish #Nasobrevirostris
https://www.facebook.com/jungledragonwildlife Posted 4 years ago