Orangespine unicornfish

Naso lituratus or the Orangespine unicornfish or Naso tang ( is a tang from the Pacific Ocean.

known as the Elegant Tang or Indian Orangespine Unicornfish, was described by Rüppell in 1829. Widespread throughout the Indian Ocean and Red Sea, they are found in the south to Durban, South Africa and east through the islands of the western Indian Ocean to Bali in southwestern Indonesia. More

names, the Lipstick Tang or Orangespine Unicornfish, touch on its outstanding appearance. Orangish lips and a pair of spines surrounded by a bright orange area on either side of the caudal peduncle are some of the distinct features that make this fish stand out. More

Naso lituratus or the Orangespine unicornfish or Naso tang ( is a tang from the Pacific Ocean. It occasionally makes its way into the aquarium trade. It grows to a size of 46cm in length. References - * "Naso lituratus". More

Back to Orangespine Unicornfish Main Page Orangespine Unicornfish Orangespine Unicornfish - Naso lituratus Location: Kona Coast, Hawaii All pictures © 2004-08 Florent Charpin More

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Orangespine unicornfish (Naso lituratus) in Hurghada, Red Sea. Copyright: This image is available for use with credit to the photographer for non-commercial use. If you are interested in commercial use, please contact photobank@coral.org. More

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