FishverifiedLeast Concern

Naso thynnoides

(Cuvier, 1829)

Oneknife Unicornfish

Also known as: Unicornfish, Barred Unicornfish, One-Spine Unicorn, Singlespine Unicornfish, Thunny Unicornfish, Oneknife Unicorn, Onespine Unicornfish

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About

Habitat

Reef-associated

Depth

2–40 m

Max size

40 cm

Diet

Selective plankton feeding

Taxonomy

Class

Teleostei

Order

Acanthuriformes

Family

Acanthuridae

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