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Zeus capensis Valenciennes, 1835 Cape dory |
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photo by
SFSA |
| 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) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||