Family : Acanthuridae (Surgeonfishes, tangs, unicornfishes) , subfamily: Nasinae
Order : Perciformes  (perch-likes)
Class : Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)
Fishbase Name : Bulbnose unicornfish
Fish Name : Naso tonganus
Max size : 60.0 cm SL (male/unsexed; Ref. 37792)
Environment : reef-associated
Climate : tropical
Global Importance : fisheries: minor commercial
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)Distribution : Indo-West Pacific: East Africa to the Samoan Islands; throughout Micronesia.
Diagnosis : Dorsal spines (total): 5-5; Dorsal soft rays (total): 27-30; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 26-28
Biology : Inhabits coral reefs (Ref. 37792). Feeds on leafy or fleshy algae and zooplankton (Ref. 37792). Found singly or in small groups (Ref. 37792)
Threatened : Dangerous:  
Dangerous : harmless
Coordinator : Randall, John E.
Main Ref : Randall, J.E.. 2001. (Ref. 37792)

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Common Names : [ No common name ]
Status : native
Salinity : marine
Uses : no uses