Fin's Fish Guide
The Dory (Cyttus novaezealandiae) is a saltwater fish of the family Cyttidae that grows up to 40 cm.
Temperate waters around southern Australia and New Zealand; continental shelf and slope.
Description
The New Zealand dory is a deep-water fish of the family Cyttidae, related to the dories, from the temperate waters around southern Australia and New Zealand. The species grows to about 40 cm and has a deep, strongly laterally compressed, silvery body with large eyes and a highly protrusible mouth. It lives on the continental shelf and slope. As a bottom and midwater hunter it shoots its protrusible mouth forward to suck up small fishes, crustaceans and squid. The New Zealand dory is a valued commercial food fish and is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Dory?
The Dory has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Deep, silvery body with large eyes and a highly protrusible mouth for sucking in prey.
Where does the Dory live?
The Dory lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Temperate waters around southern Australia and New Zealand; continental shelf and slope.
How big does the Dory get?
The Dory grows to a maximum of about 40 cm.
Is the Dory dangerous to humans?
No, the Dory is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Dory edible?
Yes, the Dory is commonly eaten.
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