Naso maculatus
Naso maculatus is a tropical fish found in coral reefs in the Pacific ocean.[1] It is commonly known as the spotted unicornfish,[2] but this name may also refer to Naso brevirostris. It has a maximum length of 60 cm.[3][1]
Spotted unicornfish | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Acanthuriformes |
Family: | Acanthuridae |
Genus: | Naso |
Species: | N. maculatus |
Binomial name | |
Naso maculatus J. E. Randall & Struhsaker, 1981 | |
References
- Naso maculatus at www.fishbase.org
- Common names for Naso maculatus at www.fishbase.org.
- Aquaticcommunity.com
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