| Family: |
Zeidae (Dories) |
| Max. size: |
90 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 35 - 200 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Mozambique (Ref. 5213) around the Cape to St. Helena Bay, South Africa. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 9-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 22-24; Anal spines: 4-4; Anal soft rays: 20-22. Silvery grey in color; indistinct dusky spot on or above LL and below front of soft dorsal (Ref. 4253). Gill rakers rudimentary. |
| Biology: |
Found near the bottom or in midwater. Feeds on a variety of fishes, cephalopods and crustaceans. An excellent foodfish. Sold fresh or frozen in markets. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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