Elongate dory
📖 Overview
Elongate dory (Zenion leptolepis) 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 16 cm. It occurs at depths between 330 and 700 metres. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 6 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 28 - 31; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 28 - 32. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Elongate dory is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 330 - 700 m . Deep-water South Africa), Delagoa Bay (Mozambique), and Kenya.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 18 records indexed .
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