Mirror dory
📖 Overview
Occur in deeper trawling grounds of the continental shelf and slope, close to the sea bed . Generally solitary but may associate with gemfish . Caught by Japanese trawlers during winter . Excellent food fish.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 26 - 27; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 24 - 25. : short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Mirror dory is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Mirror dory is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
It is not known whether individuals undergo a single spawning or a series of spawnings over the winter months in southern Australia .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 30 - 800 m , usually 50 - 600 m . Deep-water; 41°N - 54°S, 72°E - 70°W northwest shelf of Australia to Broken Bay in New South Wales, New Zealand (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Mirror dory is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 17.5 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 349 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Mirror dory has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Mirror dory |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Kagamidai · カガミダイ |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Зеркальный солнечник |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 雨印鯛 · 雨的鯛 · 雲紋亞海魴 · 雲紋雨印鯛 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zeus nebulosus | Temminck & Schlegel | 1845 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 127 records indexed .
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