Species guide
How to catch Orangespine unicornfish
Naso lituratus
saltwaterAcanthuridae
The Orangespine unicornfish is a vibrant tropical fish known for its distinct coloration and a prominent forward-pointing spine. It typically forms small groups on coral or rocky reefs and feeds mainly by browsing on algae. Juveniles often mix with other similar-sized surgeonfish in shallow waters.
Where they live
Found in Pacific and Indian Ocean coral reefs, often on lagoon and seaward reefs from shallow waters down to 90 meters.
Typical size
Up to about 46 cm
What they eat
- leafy brown algae
- Sargassum
- Dictyota
- browsing on substrate algae
Best baits
- seaweed
- algae-based bait
- vegetable matter
Best lures
- small soft plastic algae imitations
- light jigs
How to fish for them
- light tackle fishing
- bottom browsing lure retrieval
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