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Orangespine unicornfish

Naso lituratus

Description:

Body elongate, oval; snout pointed, slopes at about 45°; adult without horn; mouth small, protrusible, low on head; teeth small, conical, tips slightly depressed & either smooth or with multiple small points; dorsal fin VI, 27-30; anal II, 28-30; pectoral 16-17 rays; pelvics I, 3; 2 pairs of cutting keels on plates on narrow tail base; tail concave, males with long filaments from top and bottom; scales very small, rough; lateral line complete.

Habitat:

Hanauma Bay

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joanbstanley
Spotted by
joanbstanley

Hawaii, USA

Spotted on Oct 11, 2014
Submitted on Dec 1, 2014

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