Humphead Unicornfish and Similar Species
Naso brachycentron
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Open the appSeveral fish can be confused with Humphead Unicornfish. Here are the key differences.
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Bluespine Unicornfish
Naso unicornis
Key differences: Naso unicornis has a shorter, more conical horn that points forward and slightly upward, and its caudal peduncle spines are bright blue. N. brachycentron's horn is typically longer and more pointed, and its caudal peduncle spines are not distinctly blue.
Spotted Unicornfish
Naso brevirostris
Key differences: Naso brevirostris has a much shorter, blunt horn that does not extend as far forward as in N. brachycentron, and its body is covered in small dark spots, which are absent in N. brachycentron.
Smoothhead Unicornfish
Naso lituratus
Key differences: Naso lituratus lacks a prominent horn on its forehead, having only a slight bump or being entirely smooth. It also has distinct orange or yellow markings around its eyes and mouth, and a bright orange caudal peduncle spine.
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