Naso tuberosus Lacepède, 1801

Humpnose unicornfish

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Acanthuridae \| Nasinae
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Common names	瘤鼻鱼, Rufia narigudo, 隆吻刺尾鱼, ... more

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Main reference

Randall, J.E. 2001. (Ref. 37792)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 60.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 37792)

Length at first maturity

L_m 35.0 range ? - ? cm

Environment

Reef-associated; brackish; marine

Climate / Range

Tropical

Western Indian Ocean: Mozambique, Mauritius, Reunion (Ref. 54356), and Seychelles. Probably more wide-ranging in the area. Western Central Pacific: Guam (Ref. 35720) and Australia (Ref. 2334).
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 5; Dorsal soft rays (total): 26 - 29; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 26 - 28. Small blackish spots usually present, at least dorsoanteriorly on body. Adults with a large bulbous protuberance at front of snout (Ref 9808).

Occurs in coral reefs. Diet consisted a high proportion of the green alga, Caulerpa.


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

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