An adult bignose unicornfish has a long, curved snout and bright blue markings.
Size
Up to 21.5 inches (55 cm)
Diet
Zooplankton
Range
Indo-Pacific
Habitat
Deep lagoon and seaward reefs
Physical Characteristics
Adults have a long, curved snout with elongated anal and dorsal fins.
Has vertical blue lines running along the side of the body.
Maximum length of 21.5 inches (55 cm).
Diet / Feeding
Diet consists of zooplankton.
Feeds during the day above reef slopes.
Range / Habitat
Occurs in the Indo-Pacific from East Africa to the Line, Marquesan and Tuamoto Islands; southern Japan, southern Great Barrier Reef and New Caledonia. It also is encountered throughout Micronesia.
Found in deep lagoons and seaward reefs to depths of 164 feet (50 m).
Usually appears in mid-water aggregations above reef slopes.
Common around shipwrecks.
Reproduction & Growth
Oviparous, egg-laying species.
Male is particularly colorful during courtship.
Conservation Status
“Least Concern” on the IUCN Red List.
Additional Information
Often solitary or in pairs as well as larger aggregations.
Able to quickly hide or reveal its brilliant blue markings.
