title: Scarus zufar
text: # 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.
  
  