Japanese dory (Zenion japonicum)

Scientific name: Zenion japonicum Kamohara, 1934

Japanese dory (Zenion japonicum)

The Japanese dory (Zenion japonicum) is a marine fish of the family Zenionidae. Native range: Western Pacific, Japan, Hong Kong and Australia. Southeast Pacific: Chile.

Biology

Found on the continental shelf and slope. Benthic species.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Zenion japonicum
Family
Zenionidae (Zeniontids)
Order
Zeiformes (Dories)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
10.0
Depth range
200–400 m (656–1312 ft)
Environment
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 200 - 400 m
Climate
Deep-water
Distribution
Western Pacific: Japan, Hong Kong and Australia. Southeast Pacific: Chile.
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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