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Naso tuberosus Lacepède, 1801 Humpnose unicornfish |
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Humpnose unicornfish Tudluan, Bagis, Bagis, Gangis, Gangis, Habasan, Habasan, Indangan, Papakol, Parayan, Surahan, Surahan, Suyahan, Taraungan, |
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Gloerfelt-Tarp, T. |
| Family: | Acanthuridae (Surgeonfishes, tangs, unicornfishes), subfamily: Nasinae | |||
| Max. size: | 60 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated | |||
| Distribution: | 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). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 5-5; Dorsal soft rays (total): 26-29; Anal spines: 2-2; 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). | |||
| Biology: | Occurs in coral reefs. Diet consisted a high proportion of the green alga, Caulerpa. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (Ref. 96402) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
| Country info: | Reported from Tubbataha Reefs (Ref. 53416, 57038). Outside distributional range, occurrence needs verification. | |||
| Entered by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 15.07.92 |
| Modified by: Pablico, Grace Tolentino - 19.10.07 |
| Checked by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 30.08.94 |