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Naso maculatus Randall & Struhsaker, 1981 |
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Labahita Spotted unicornfish, Bakwak, Dangit, Gangis, Indangan, Isdang ilong, Kalditan, Kumay, Ludlo-an, Mangadlit, Mungit, Pali, Pulang ikog, Salinkupau, Silanis, Sorahan, Surahan, Tudlo-an, Uwakon, Yapot, |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Acanthuridae (Surgeonfishes, tangs, unicornfishes), subfamily: Nasinae | |||
| Max. size: | 60 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; depth range 43 - 220 m | |||
| Distribution: | Pacific Ocean: antitropical, from Japan and Lord Howe Island to the Hawaiian Islands. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 6-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 26-28; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 26-28. Body elongate, higher and more bluish than N. lopezi. Forehead without rostral prominence even in adults. Two small peduncular plates each with a sharp, approximately semicircular, laterally projecting keel. caudal fin emarginate without a filament. Reaches 46 cm SL. | |||
| Biology: | Found in deep seaward reefs (Ref. 9710). Benthopelagic and mesopelagic (Ref. 58302). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | (Ref. 96402) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
| Country info: | Known from Prieto Diaz, Sorsogon (Ref. 58652). | |||
| Entered by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 20.01.93 |
| Modified by: Ortañez, Auda Kareen - 03.01.08 |