Average length 30-40cmAverage weight 1kg
Known only from New Zealand at present although similar species are found in Australia and South Africa. Despite the name of black dory it is not a member of the family Zeidae (true dories) but belongs to a closely related family.
Dark body, black fins and rough scales which cannot be dislodged. The related spiky oreo dory can be distinguished by its lighter coloured grey body, dark grey fins, and scales which can be dislodged under pressure.
Occurs around the south of New Zealand 600m to over 1000m. The most commonly caught oreo dory in New Zealand waters; taken by deepsea trawling. Available all year. A moderate resource.
