Hawaiian Reefs

Paletail Unicornfish

Naso brevirostris

Location: Rangiroa, French Polynesia

Scientific Name: Naso brevirostris

Also known as: Shortnosed Unicornfish, Spotted Unicornfish

Category: Unicornfishes

Size: 15 to 20 in. (35 to 50 cm)

Depth: 10-200 ft. (3-60 m)

Distribution: Indo-Pacific, Hawaii, Red Sea, Great Barrier Reef, French Polynesia