Species guide
How to catch Sleek unicornfish
Naso hexacanthus
brackishsaltwatergame fishAcanthuridae
The sleek unicornfish is a striking reef species known for its elongated body and distinctive blacktongue. It forms shoals and is mainly active during the day. This species feeds on a mix of zooplankton and sometimes algae, thriving in clear lagoon and reef slope habitats.
Where they live
Found in clear lagoons and seaward reef slopes of the Pacific and Indian Oceans, often forming shoals from shallow waters down to 150 meters.
Typical size
Up to about 75 cm
What they eat
- crab larvae
- arrow worms
- pelagic tunicates
- filamentous red algae
- crustaceans
- floating organic matter
Best baits
- small crustaceans
- shrimp
- planktonic bait
Best lures
- small soft plastics
- plankton imitating jigs
- light spoons
How to fish for them
- light tackle casting
- float fishing near reefs
- drift fishing
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