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Species No. 031
Orangespine Unicornfish
Naso lituratus
Despite the name it grows no horn — it is named for its family. Its real signature is the pair of glowing orange spines on its tail.
The real colors of this species — match them or invent your own.
Printable in Mini Pack 04 ($4.99) or the complete volume ($11.99)
Size
45 cm
Depth
30–90 m
Range
Indo-Pacific
Habitat
Coral reefs
IUCN
Least Concern
How to spot
Two forward-hooked orange spines on each side of the tail base, and a black-and-yellow face mask with orange lips. Unlike its cousins, this fish has NO forehead horn.
True colors
Brownish-grey body; a black face mask outlined in yellow with reddish-orange lips; a black band along the dorsal fin; two bright orange spines on the tail base.
This species is one of nine in Mini Pack 04 · Sea Turtles & Reef Giants —
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