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Bignose unicornfish

Scientific name: Naso Vlamingii

Size: Betweenn 17.7 and 23.6 inches

Color: yellowish and blue

Distinguishing feature: The body is yellowish, covered with blue patterns. He has a hump above the mouth, from which a blue line goes to the base of his eyes. The pectoral and dorsal fins are blue.

Where did we see it: Maldives

Bignose unicornfish of Maldives

Bignose unicornfish

Scientific name: Naso Vlamingii

Size: Betweenn 17.7 and 23.6 inches

Color: yellowish and blue

Distinguishing feature: The body is yellowish, covered with blue patterns. He has a hump above the mouth, from which a blue line goes to the base of his eyes. The pectoral and dorsal fins are blue.

Where did we see it: Maldives

In detail

Bignose unicornfish has the ability to remove or appear the blue color of its body.

It is an independent fish, living alone, in pairs or by a few individuals.

It has often been seen eating the bubbles that are made by breathing underwater during dives. It is not uncommon to see 4 or 5 by looking up at the end of the dive :).

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