| Scarus zufar | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Labriformes |
| Family: | Labridae |
| Genus: | Scarus |
| Species: | S. zufar |
| Binomial name | |
| Scarus zufar | |
Scarus zufar, also known asDhofar parrotfish, is a species of marineray-finned fish, aparrotfish, in thefamilyScaridae. It is found along the central to southern coastal waters ofOman.[1] S. zufar was first identified in 1995.
This species of parrot fish is blue-green in colour and grows to be 52 centimetres.[1]
It has been found exclusively in the waters of the central and southern coasts ofOman.[1]
Scarus zufar is found in rock andCoral reefs.[1]
S. zufar is described as "fast-growing" and can live up to 9 years.[1]
There are no known threats to theScarus zufar.[1]
