Scarus zufar
# Scarus zufar

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. S. zufar was first identified in 1995.

## Description

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

## Distribution

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

## Habitat

Scarus zufar is found in rock and Coral reefs.

## Ecology

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

## Threats

There are no known threats to the Scarus zufar.

