Naso Tang
Scientific Name Naso lituratus
Other Name(s) Orangespine Unicornfish; Lipstick Tang
Care Level Leave it Wild
Family Surgeonfish/Tang
Naso Tang
Grey to brown body; yellow nape; orange tail spines and anal fin. To 18 inches. Significantly depleted on Hawaii reefs where they are captured by the aquarium trade with nets. Outside Hawaii, many are captured with cyanide, an illegal practice that harms both fish and reefs. Attempts at captive breeding have been unsuccessful.
