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Naso Tang
About Naso Tang
Naso lituratus, or Naso Tang, is a saltwater fish known for its orange lips and black face mask. This beautiful fish lives on coral reefs right around the sea. It requires high oxygen levels and strong water currents. In addition, it uses self-defense tactics, extending its strong tail spines to attack approaching predators.
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Common Name
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Clown Unicornfish, Orangespined Unicornfish, Black-Finned Unicornfish, Pacific Orangespined Unicornfish, Blackfinned Unicornfish, Stripefaced Unicornfish
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Naso lituratus
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Species
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Naso lituratus
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Genus
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Naso
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Family
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Acanthuridae
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SubOrder
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Acanthuroidei
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Order
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Acanthuriformes
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Class
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Actinopterygii
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Naso Tang |
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Color
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Grey
Brown
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Pattern
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Tank Level
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Middle |
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Min Height
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12 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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18 Inches or 1 meters |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Infrared Vision
Ultraviolet Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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medium |
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Temperature
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74°F to 78°F |
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Substrate
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Sand
Coral
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Water Hardness
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Hard
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Minimum Tank Size
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180 gallons |
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pH
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8.1 to 8.4 |
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Naso Tang including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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Medium |
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Feeding habits
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Herbivores
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Temperament
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Calm
Trainable
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Modes of Locomotion
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Swimming
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Energy Level
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Hyperactive |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Naso Tang. |
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Lifespan
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10 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Oviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Aquatic |
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Ecosystem
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Coral Reefs
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Country
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Australia
Indonesia
Japan
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