Fishing for Japanese dory

Zenion japonicum

The Japanese dory is a deep-sea fish known for its laterally compressed body and silvery scales. It typically measures around 10 inches in length and weighs up to 2 pounds. Inhabiting the Pacific Ocean near Japan, it feeds on small crustaceans and plankton. The Japanese dory is a solitary and elusive species, often found at considerable depths. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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