Capro dory (Capromimus abbreviatus)

Scientific name: Capromimus abbreviatus Hector, 1875

The Capro dory (Capromimus abbreviatus) is a marine fish of the family Zenionidae. Native range: Southwest Pacific, New Zealand only.

Species facts

Scientific name
Capromimus abbreviatus
Family
Zenionidae (Zeniontids)
Order
Zeiformes (Dories)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
10.0
Depth range
87–500 m (285–1640 ft)
Environment
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 87 - 500 m
Climate
Deep-water
Distribution
Southwest Pacific: New Zealand only.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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