Mirror Dory
Zenopsis nebulosa
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 30–800 m
- Max size: 70 cm
- For divers: safe
A thin, silvery dory of deep trawling grounds, it hangs close to the sea bed on the continental shelf and slope down toward eight hundred metres. It shoots out tube like jaws to snatch prey in an instant and is prized as a food fish.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Zeiformes › Zeidae › Zenopsis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275302.
FAQ
- How deep does the Mirror Dory live?
- The Mirror Dory (Zenopsis nebulosa) is typically found at 30–800 m.
- Is the Mirror Dory dangerous to divers?
- The Mirror Dory is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Mirror Dory get?
- The Mirror Dory grows to about 70 cm.