Whitemargin Unicornfish

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Naso annulatus

Whitemargin Unicornfish, a reference photo
Photo: Jens Petersen · CC BY 2.5 (licence)

The whitemargin unicornfish (Naso annulatus), also known as the ringtailed unicornfish or short-horned unicorn-fish, is a tropical fish found throughout the Indo-Pacific. It can reach a length of 100 cm, making it one of the largest members of the family Acanthuridae.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Whitemargin Unicornfish being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Actinopterygii
Order
Acanthuriformes
Family
Acanthuridae
Genus
Naso
Species
Naso annulatus

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