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Scarus zufar Randall & Hoover, 1995 Dhofar parrotfish |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Scaridae (Parrotfishes), subfamily: Scarinae | |||
| Max. size: | 50 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 7 - 8 m | |||
| Distribution: | Northwestern Indian Ocean: Oman, east to Pakistan and Bangladesh; south-west to the Socotra Archipelago. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-10; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 9-9 | |||
| Biology: | Found along exposed rocky shores. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 19 September 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||