Scribbled unicornfish
📖 Overview
Scribbled unicornfish (Naso maculatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Acanthuridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 60 cm. It occurs at depths between 43 and 220 metres. With a trophic level of 2.3, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 6 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 26 - 28; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 26 - 28. Body elongate, higher and more bluish than N. lopezi. Forehead without rostral prominence even in adults. Two small peduncular plates each with a sharp, approximately semicircular, laterally projecting keel. caudal fin emarginate without a filament. Reaches 46 cm SL.: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Scribbled unicornfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 43 - 220 m . Tropical; 29°N - 19°N, 119°E - 156°W Pacific Ocean: antitropical, from Japan and Lord Howe Island to the Hawaiian Islands.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Scribbled unicornfish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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