Clown Unicornfish
Naso Lituratus
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameNaso Lituratus
Other namesBlackfinned Unicornfish, Clown Surgeonfish, Orangespine Unicornfish, Pacific Orangespine Unicorn, Smoothheaded Unicornfish, Stripefaced Unicornfish
SizeUp to 46 cm (18.11 in)
WeightUp to 1.10 kg (2.42 lb)
FamilySurgeonfish / Acanthuridae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionCoastal waters, lagoons & seaward reefs amongst coral, rock & areas of rubble
