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Scarus

Scarus zufar

Randall & Hoover, 1995

Dhofar Parrotfish

Not Reef Tank Suitable

Not Suitable for Fish-Only Tank

Range: Western Indian Ocean: Oman.

Size: 20 inches (50 cm)

Natural Environment: Inhabits rocky coastal areas and usually found at depths between 3 – 50 feet (1– 15 m) where it feeds mainly on algae.

General Husbandry: Colors vary between sexes and its stage of growth (phase). Not collected for the trade.

Taxonomy:

    Order: Perciformes

    Suborder: Labroidei

    Family: Scaridae

    Subfamily: Scarinae

    Genus: Scarus

FYI: Shown here for identification only.

 Scarus zufar (Dhofar Parrotfish)
Photo © John Randall
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