John Dory
OrderZeiformes
FamilyZeidae
HabitatCoastal
RangeWorldwide
Max Length90 cm
Max Weight8 kg
DietCarnivore
About the John Dory
A thin-bodied fish with a dark spot ringed with yellow on each side, said in legend to be the thumbprint of Saint Peter. Stalks prey head-on so it looks almost invisible, then shoots out its jaws to swallow it. Highly prized by chefs.
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