Scarus ghobban (Lumber fish)

The elongated body is applative laterally. The essential characteristic of this species lies in a mouth constituted by upper and lower muscular machines, capable of breaking pieces of coral, or shells in order to look for food particles. The fundamental coloring is bluish, each scales being bordered by an orange -brown edge. The lower expression of the anal fin is hemmed with luminescent blue. The margin of the Caudal fin is also the same intense blue. Pelvic and ventrals are practically colorless.

The Scarus Ghobban fish, also known as Goliath Fish, is a tropical fish that lives in the warm waters of the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Oceans. It has a robust and elongated body, with a wide head and a wide and fleshy mouth filled with sharp teeth. Its coloring generally varies from dark blue to dark green on top, with white and yellow stripes on the sides and white belly. Scarus Ghobban fish can reach a length of 60 centimeters and a weight of 7 kilograms, although most individuals are approximately 30 to 40 centimeters long.

Scarus Ghobban fish is a gregarious animal that lives in large benches in coral reefs and sea herbaries. It feeds mainly on algae, molluscs and crabs, whether it tears rocks or corals with its pointed teeth. Scarus Ghobban fish is also known for its ability to feed on dead corals, which allows it to eat in environments where other fish cannot survive.

Scarus Ghobban fish is a territorial animal that can become aggressive towards other fish if they approach too close to its territory. He can also be aggressive towards humans if they approach too close to him, especially if he is food. However, despite this aggressiveness, Scarus Ghobban fish is a fascinating animal to observe in its natural environment and is an important element of reef ecosystems.

Scarus Ghobban fish is also an important animal for local fishermen, which capture it for its edible flesh and for its thick and durable skin, which is often used to make craft products such as bags and belts. Unfortunately, like many other tropical fish, Scarus Ghobban fish is threatened by the destruction of coral reefs, pollution and overfishing, which endangers its long -term survival.