Capro dory
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The capro dory, Capromimus abbreviatus, is a dory
, the only species in the genus Capromimus, found around New Zealand
only, at depths of between 200 to 500 m. Its length is between 5 and 10 cm.
Dory
The dory is a small, shallow-draft boat, about long. It is a lightweight and versatile boat with high sides, a flat bottom and sharp bows. They are easy to build because of their simple lines. For centuries, dories have been used as traditional fishing boats, both in coastal waters and in the...
, the only species in the genus Capromimus, found around New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
only, at depths of between 200 to 500 m. Its length is between 5 and 10 cm.