Diagnostic Description
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Small blackish spots usually present, at least dorsoanteriorly on body. Adults with a large bulbous protuberance at front of snout (Ref 9808).
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- Cristina V. Garilao
Morphology
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Dorsal spines (total): 5; Dorsal soft rays (total): 26 - 29; Analspines: 2; Analsoft rays: 26 - 28
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- Cristina V. Garilao
Trophic Strategy
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Occurs in coral reefs. Diet consisted a high proportion of the green alga, Caulerpa (Ref. 58882).
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- Grace Tolentino Pablico
Biology
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Occurs in coral reefs. Diet consisted a high proportion of the green alga, Caulerpa.
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- Estelita Emily Capuli
Naso tuberosus
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Naso tuberosus: Brief Summary
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Naso tuberosus is a tropical fish found in coral reefs in the central Pacific and Indian Oceans. It is commonly known as the humpnose unicornfish. It feeds primarily on Caulerpa species of green algae.
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Description
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Inhabits shallow mouths and seaward reefs from 3 to at least 20 m. Often seen in small groups. Probably feeds on fleshy benthic algae.
Froese, R. & D. Pauly (Editors). (2023). FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication. version (02/2023).
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