Squarenose unicornfish
📖 Overview
Inhabits steep drop-offs of offshore coral reefs or rocky outcrops . Feeds on algae and larger zooplankton . Solitary or in groups . Minimum depth from Ref. 58018.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 5; Dorsal soft rays (total): 28 - 31; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 26 - 29. : fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Squarenose unicornfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 5 - 65 m . Tropical; 10°S - 22°S, 114°E - 124°E West Pacific: East Africa to the Great Barrier Reef, including the Timor Sea.
🌿 Ecology
algae and larger zooplankton (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Squarenose Unicornfish |
| 🏳️Catalan | Peix unicorn de nas quadrat |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Pesce unicorno muso quadrato · Pesce unicorno naso quadrato · Pesce unicorno squadrato |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Masakaritenguhagi · マサカリテングハギ |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-unicórnio-de-nariz-quadrado |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Pez Unicornio de Nariz Cuadrada |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Squarenose unicornfish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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