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Bluespine Unicornfish

Naso unicornis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Acanthuriformes ›Family: Acanthuridae ›Genus: Naso

About

The bluespine unicornfish or short-nose unicornfish (Naso unicornis) is a tang from the Indo-Pacific. It occasionally makes its way into the aquarium trade. It grows to a size of 70 cm in length. It is called kala in Hawaiian, and dawa in New Caledonia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bluespine Unicornfish?
The scientific name of Bluespine Unicornfish is Naso unicornis.
What kingdom does Bluespine Unicornfish belong to?
Bluespine Unicornfish belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Bluespine Unicornfish belong to?
Bluespine Unicornfish belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Bluespine Unicornfish belong to?
Bluespine Unicornfish belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Bluespine Unicornfish belong to?
Bluespine Unicornfish belongs to the order Acanthuriformes.
What family does Bluespine Unicornfish belong to?
Bluespine Unicornfish belongs to the family Acanthuridae.
What genus does Bluespine Unicornfish belong to?
Bluespine Unicornfish belongs to the genus Naso.