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Bignose Unicornfish

Naso vlamingii

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Illustration of Bignose Unicornfish (Naso vlamingii)

The Bignose Unicornfish is easily recognized by its prominent forehead and long, pointed snout. A memorable fact is that they are known to form large schools in coral reef environments.

Habitat
Inhabits coral reefs and rocky areas in the Indo-Pacific.
Diet
Herbivorous, primarily grazing on algae.
How common
Uncommon

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