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John Dory

Zeus faber

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Zeiformes ›Family: Zeidae ›Genus: Zeus

About

John Dory, St Pierre or Peter's Fish, refers to fish of the genus Zeus, especially Zeus faber, of widespread distribution. It is an edible benthic coastal marine fish with a laterally compressed olive-yellow body which has a large dark spot, and long spines on the dorsal fin. The dark spot is used to flash an 'evil eye' if danger approaches. Its large eyes at the front of the head provide it with binocular vision and depth...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of John Dory?
The scientific name of John Dory is Zeus faber.
What is the conservation status of John Dory?
The John Dory has a conservation status of Data Deficient.
What kingdom does John Dory belong to?
John Dory belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does John Dory belong to?
John Dory belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does John Dory belong to?
John Dory belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does John Dory belong to?
John Dory belongs to the order Zeiformes.
What family does John Dory belong to?
John Dory belongs to the family Zeidae.
What genus does John Dory belong to?
John Dory belongs to the genus Zeus.