Spotted Unicornfish illustration
Species

Spotted Unicornfish

Naso brevirostris
Also known as Longnose Surgeonfish · Longnosed Unicornfish · Palefin Unicornfish · Short-Horned Unicornfish · Short-Snouted Unicornfish · Spotted Unicorn
Tier 5medium tackleNSWQLDWA
0 waypoints24–42 cm (max 60 cm) typical

Overview: about spotted unicornfish

Medium-sized reef fish found in NSW, QLD and WA, putting on a decent fight when hooked. Target them with small jigs, soft plastics or fly in 5-50m over coral reefs and lagoon edges. Moderate ciguatera risk, so check local consumption guidelines before taking for the table.

Biology: Spotted Unicornfish size, diet & habitat

Habitat
Bay, Lagoon, Pelagic, Reef
Typical size
24–42 cm (max 60 cm)
Diet
gelatinous zooplankton, while juveniles mainly feed on benthic algae
Global range
Central Pacific

Safety & handling

Ciguatera risk: moderateAvoid eating large specimens from tropical reefs. Risk varies by region and individual fish — when in doubt, release.

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