An accurate illustration of the John Dory, Zeus faber on white background with its very deep, almost circular body and a large dark spot on its side.
An accurate illustration of the John Dory, Zeus faber on white background with its very deep, almost circular body and a large dark spot on its side.
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John Dory,Zeus faber

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Description

Reference

IB1300

Category

Fishes

Family Name

Dories - ZEIDAE

Common Name

John Dory

Scientific Name

Zeus faber

Artist Name

Roger Swainston

Notes

They actively stalk their prey, shooting out their large, highly protrusible mouth to engulf the target when it is within reach.
The John Dory is found in shallower waters, often in coastal bays of only a few metres depth and rarely deeper than about 200 m.

Source : Swainston’s Fishes of Australia

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