Scarus zufar
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| Scarus zufar Randall & Hoover, 1995
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Dhofar parrotfish | |
Scarus zufar, also known as Dhofar parrotfish, is a species of parrotfish in the Scaridae family found along the central to southern coastal waters of Oman.[1][2] S. zufar was first identified in 1995.
Description
This species of parrot fish is blue-green in colour and grows to be 52 centimetres.[1]
Distribution
It is has been found exclusively the waters of the central and southern coasts of Oman.[1]
Habitat
Scarus zufar is found in rock and Coral reefs.[1]
Ecology
S. zufar is described as "fast-growing" and can live up to 9 years.[1]
Threats
There are no known threats to the Scarus zufar.[1]
Further reading
- Randall, John E., and John P. Hoover. "Scarus zufar, a new species of parrotfish from southern Oman, with comments on endemism of the area." Copeia (1995): 683-688.
- Randall, J.E., 1995. Coastal fishes of Oman. University of Hawaii Press, Honolulu, Hawaii. 439 p.
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Scarus zufar". iucnredlist.org.
- ^ "Scarus zufar, Dhofar parrotfish". FishBase.