False dory
📖 Overview
False dory (Cyttomimus affinis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Zeniontidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for False dory is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for False dory is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range ? - 304 m . Deep-water
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | False Dory |
| 🏳️Catalan | Peix gall nan oceànic |
| 🌍CES | zenion šelfový |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Aomatodai · アオマトウダイ |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Обыкновенный цитомимус |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | San Pedro falso |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 幼魴 · 青甲眼的鯛 · 青的鯛 · 青菱海魴 · 青菱的鯛 |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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