Naso Tang (Naso lituratus), Orangespine Unicornfish, Lipstick Tang, Tricolor Tang

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The Naso Tang, also known as the Orangespine Unicornfish, darkens with maturity. Naso Tangs from Hawaii are often more brightly colored than those found in other areas. As a juvenile, the Naso Tang from Hawaii is dark gray with a blue stripe following along the dorsal fin and an orange stripe in the anal fin. When matured, the body takes on a reddish-brown tone and the juvenile striping is supplemented with additional color. The tail takes on a lyre shape with a yellow vertical bar towards the back. Two orange patches appear at the peduncle spines near the tail. The face undergoes the largest change. A thin, black mask forms between the eyes and mouth. The mask is outlined with bright yellow and the lips develop a reddish-orange color.

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Size: 5400px × 3600px
Location: D121 Woodfield Schaumburg Mall, Schaumburg, Illinois, USA
Photo credit: © Plamen Stanev / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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