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The Rosy dory (Cyttopsis rosea) is a saltwater fish of the family Parazenidae that grows up to 31 cm.
Widespread in warm and temperate seas worldwide, above the deeper continental slope area and around seamounts.
Description
The rosy dory is a deep, strongly compressed deep-water fish of the family Parazenidae (related to the dories) reaching about 31 cm. The rosy-red, almost disc-shaped body has large eyes and a far-protrusible, tube-shaped mouth; the red colour is virtually invisible at depth. The species is widespread in warm and temperate seas worldwide and lives above the deeper continental slope and around seamounts. As a slow hunter it approaches prey slowly and sucks in small fish and crustaceans in a flash with its protrusible mouth. Because of its deep lifestyle it is only rarely seen, though it comes up as bycatch of the deep-sea fishery.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Rosy dory?
The Rosy dory has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly red-orange and shows a plain pattern. Deep-bodied, red-pink deep-water dory with large eyes and a greatly protrusible mouth; almost disc-shaped in build.
Where does the Rosy dory live?
The Rosy dory lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around open water. Widespread in warm and temperate seas worldwide, above the deeper continental slope area and around seamounts.
How big does the Rosy dory get?
The Rosy dory grows to a maximum of about 31 cm. On average the species is around 25 cm.
Is the Rosy dory dangerous to humans?
No, the Rosy dory is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Rosy dory edible?
The Rosy dory is not usually eaten.
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