John Dory
NameJohn Dory
Scientific NameZeus faber
Common NamesJohn Dory, St. Peter's Fish, Dory
FamilyZeidae
OriginEastern Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, Indo-Pacific, Australia, New Zealand
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)500
Max Size (Inches)26
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)50-70
pH Range8.1-8.4
Description
The John Dory is a distinctive marine fish characterized by its highly compressed, disc-shaped body, long, spiny dorsal fins, and a prominent dark spot on each flank. It is an ambush predator that uses its camouflage and protrusible mouth to engulf smaller fish and cephalopods. This species is rarely kept in home aquariums due to its size, specialized diet, and predatory nature.
