Cape dory

For other uses, see Cape Dory.
Cape dory
Cape dory (Zeus capensis)
Conservation status

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Zeiformes
Family: Zeidae
Genus: Zeus
Species: Z. capensis
Binomial name
Zeus capensis
Valenciennes, 1835

Cape dory (Zeus capensis) is a fish of the genus Zeus. It is widespread in the Western Indian Ocean near the coasts of Mozambique, also around the Cape of Good Hope to St. Helena Bay, South Africa. Marine, demersal fish, up to 90.0 cm maximal length. Live at the depth 35 - 200 m.

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