Sleek Unicornfish
Naso hexacanthus
A tropical marine fish with a distinctive horn-like projection on its forehead and streamlined body. Part of the surgeonfish family, it feeds primarily on algae and small invertebrates.
Sleek Unicornfish at a glance
- Scientific name
- Naso hexacanthus
- Typical size
- 12-24 inches, 2-5 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Reef
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Found around coral reefs and rocky areas in the Indo-Pacific region. Typically encountered by divers and snorkelers rather than targeted by anglers, as they are primarily herbivorous reef fish that are difficult to catch on traditional fishing methods.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a sleek unicornfish through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksSleek Unicornfish questions people ask
Sleek Unicornfish is Naso hexacanthus.
A typical sleek unicornfish runs 12-24 inches, 2-5 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every sleek unicornfish you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found around coral reefs and rocky areas in the Indo-Pacific region. Typically encountered by divers and snorkelers rather than targeted by anglers, as they are primarily herbivorous reef fish that are difficult to catch on traditional fishing methods. It is a salt water species, filed under reef in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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