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Pacific Orange-spine Unicornfish

Naso lituratus

Taxonomy

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

About

Naso lituratus is a species of fish in the family Acanthuridae, the tangs and unicornfishes. Its common names include barcheek unicornfish, clown tang, masked unicornfish, naso tang, orange-spine surgeonfish, orange-spine unicornfish, Pacific orange-spine unicorn, poll unicornfish, redlip surgeonfish, lipstick tang, smooth-head unicornfish, and striped unicornfish.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pacific Orange-spine Unicornfish?
The scientific name of Pacific Orange-spine Unicornfish is Naso lituratus.
What kingdom does Pacific Orange-spine Unicornfish belong to?
Pacific Orange-spine Unicornfish belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Pacific Orange-spine Unicornfish belong to?
Pacific Orange-spine Unicornfish belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Pacific Orange-spine Unicornfish belong to?
Pacific Orange-spine Unicornfish belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Pacific Orange-spine Unicornfish belong to?
Pacific Orange-spine Unicornfish belongs to the order Acanthuriformes.
What family does Pacific Orange-spine Unicornfish belong to?
Pacific Orange-spine Unicornfish belongs to the family Acanthuridae.
What genus does Pacific Orange-spine Unicornfish belong to?
Pacific Orange-spine Unicornfish belongs to the genus Naso.