Zenion japonicum
Zenion japonicum Kamohara, 1934
Japanese dory
Zenion japonicum
photo by Graham, K.


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Family:  Zeniontidae (Armoreye dories)
Max. size:  10 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 200 - 400 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific: Japan (Ref. 559), Hong Kong (Ref. 12082) and Australia. Southeast Pacific: Chile (Ref. 9068).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found on the continental shelf and slope (Ref. 7300, 75154). Benthic species (Ref. 75154).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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