Bignose Unicornfish descending through the reef

Bignose Unicornfish descending through the reef

Bignose Unicornfish showing the vibrant blues contrasting with the subtle greys, set against a coral reef shining emerald green through the aquamarine water. Bignose Unicornfish are also known as Zebra or Scribbled Unicornfish due to the artistry of their blue features. They prefer to congregate on the upper edges of deep drop-offs, where their blue colours, perfectly match the blue of the sea. Bignose Unicornfish also have the unique ability to hide or show their artistic blue markings.

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Bignose Unicornfish Facts
Other names: Vlaming's Unicornfish, Scibbled Unicornfish, Zebra Unicornfish
Scientific name: Naso vlamingii
Family: Acanthuridae (Surgeonfishes, tangs, unicornfishes)
Max. size: 60 cm
Depth: 1 - 50 metres
Diet: Omnivorous, often feeds on zooplankton
Habitat: Deep lagoons, seaward reefs, upper regions of deep drop-offs
Distribution: Indo-pacific:  East Africa to French Polynesia and Hawaii, north to southern Japan, and south to the southern Great Barrier Reef and New Caledonia. Eastern Pacific: Galapagos Islands.