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The Sea of Tropical Fish

Bluespine unicornfish

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Distributed across the Indo-Pacific including southern Japan. Adults form schools near the edge of coral reefs. They are omnivorous. A spine is located on each side of the base of its tail fin. Its forehead protrudes like a horn as they mature. Reaches 60 cm in length.

Scientific name Naso unicornis
English name Bluespine unicornfish
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