Scarus zufar, also known as Dhofar parrotfish, is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a parrotfish, in the family Scaridae. It is found along the central to southern coastal waters of Oman.[1] S. zufar was first identified in 1995.

Scarus zufar
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Labriformes
Family: Scaridae
Genus: Scarus
Species:
S. zufar
Binomial name
Scarus zufar

Description

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This species of parrot fish is blue-green in colour and grows to be 52 centimetres.[1]

Distribution

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It has been found exclusively in the waters of the central and southern coasts of Oman.[1]

Habitat

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Scarus zufar is found in rock and Coral reefs.[1]

Ecology

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S. zufar is described as "fast-growing" and can live up to 9 years.[1]

Threats

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There are no known threats to the Scarus zufar.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g Choat, J.H.; Myers, R.; Russell, B.; Clements, K.D.; Rocha, L.A.; Lazuardi, M.E.; Muljadi, A.; Rahardjo, P.; Pardede, S. (2012). "Scarus zufar". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012: e.T190752A17785856. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012.RLTS.T190752A17785856.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Scarus zufar". FishBase. December 2019 version.

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