Zenion leptolepis (Gilchrist & von Bonde, 1924)
Elongate dory
Zenion leptolepis
photo by SFSA

Family:  Zeniontidae (Armoreye dories)
Max. size:  16 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathypelagic; marine; depth range 330 - 700 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Natal (South Africa), Delagoa Bay (Mozambique), and Kenya. Southwest Pacific: New Zealand (Ref. 5755).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 6-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 28-31; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 28-32
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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