John Dory
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John Dory
Zeus faber
John Dory is a flat fish with a distinctive shape and a golden color. They are known for their tasty flesh and are quite special!
Habitat: Coastal waters
Appearance
The John Dory is a flattened, disc-shaped fish with an olive-green to golden-brown body. It has a distinctive large black spot, rimmed in gold, on each side. Long, spiky dorsal fins and a large upward-angled mouth make its appearance truly unique.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassActinopterygiiOrderZeiformesFamilyZeidaeGenusZeus
Category
FishRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
Its name might come from the French 'dorée', meaning 'golden', for its shimmering colour!
John Dory is so thin from the front, it almost disappears when facing you!
Legend says the black spot is St. Peter's thumbprint from when he caught one!
They have sharp, strong spines on their dorsal fin that can deliver a painful poke!
Special abilities
Ability
Invisible Hunter
John Dory can change its skin color to blend perfectly with its surroundings, which helps them hide from both prey and predators.
Ability
Super Snatch Mouth
John Dory has a super-extensible mouth that shoots out rapidly, helping them vacuum up unsuspecting prey with lightning speed.
Ability
Tricky Target Spot
John Dory has a large, dark spot on its side that looks like a big eye, which helps confuse predators about its true size and direction.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 10-65 cm
- Weight
- 0.5-5 kg
- Lifespan
- 10-12 years
- Swim Speed
- 15 km/h
- Maximum Depth
- 400 m
- Water Type
- Saltwater
Diet & Feeding
This stealthy fish is a carnivore that ambushes smaller fish and invertebrates for its meals.
Primary Foods
- sardines
- herring
- squid
- crustaceans
Foraging Method
- Ambush
Ecological connections
hunts
European pilchard
Sardina pilchardus
John Dory ambushes smaller schooling fish.
hunts
European squid
Loligo vulgaris
Opportunistically preys on squid when available.
eaten by
Great white shark
Carcharodon carcharias
Juveniles are prey for larger marine predators.
Traits
Wildlife
Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Piscivorous
Piscivorous organisms are animals that primarily subsist on a diet of fish.
Coastal
Coastal habitats are dynamic environments located along the interface between land and sea, influenced by tides, waves, and saltwater.
Aquatic
Aquatic habitats encompass environments where organisms live predominantly in water, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and wetlands.
Nocturnal
Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day.
Also known as
DorySt. Peter's Fish
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Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
Watch quietly from a distance and never try to feed or chase wild animals.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is John Dory?
10-65 cm
How much does John Dory weigh?
0.5-5 kg
How long does John Dory live?
10-12 years
What does John Dory eat?
This stealthy fish is a carnivore that ambushes smaller fish and invertebrates for its meals.
How fast can John Dory swim?
15 km/h
Where is John Dory usually found?
Coastal waters
How does John Dory hunt?
Ambush
How deep can John Dory go?
400 m
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