Reticulate unicornfish
📖 Overview
Reticulate unicornfish (Naso reticulatus), first described by Randall, 2001 is a large fish in the family Acanthuridae (order Acanthuriformes). Adults typically reach 57.00 cm in maximum length and up to 2.300 kg. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Temperate waters. It feeds primarily on plankton, plant material, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 5; Dorsal soft rays (total): 29; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 27; Vertebrae: 21. Protuberance or horn on forehead or snout absent. Convex head with slight angularity before eye. Anterior interorbital space and adjacent internarial space strongly elevated with a rounded median ridge. Body depth 3.1-3.2 in SL. Two keeled peduncular plates on each side, keels not large nor antrorse. Dorsal fin not elevated, first dorsal spine longest, 2.8 in HL. Emarginate caudal fin.: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Reticulate unicornfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range ? - 15 m . Temperate
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Reticulate unicornfish.
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