eastern cape scuba diving
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| Scientific name: |
Zues faber |
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| Taxonomy |
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| Chordata |
Vertebrata |
Actinopterygii |
Neopterygii |
Zeiformes |
Zeioidei |
Zeidae |
Not Defined |
Zues |
Zues faber |
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ShortDescription:
John Dory, also known as St Pierre is an edible deep-sea 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 the John Dory. Its large eyes at the front of the head provide it with bifocal vision and depth perception, which are important for predators. The John dory’s eye spot on the side of its body also confuses prey, which are scooped up in its big mouth.
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Identification
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It has 10 long spines on its dorsal fin and 4 spines on its anal fin. It has microscopic, sharp scales that run around the body. The fish is an olive green color with a silvery white belly and has a dark spot on its side. Its eyes are near the top of its head. It has a flat, round body shape and is a poor swimmer. |
| Size: |
650mm |
| Behaviour: |
Usually gets its food by stalking it then shooting out a tube in its mouth to capture its prey |
| Diet: |
A variety of fish, especially schooling fish, such as sardines. Occasionally they eat squid and Cuttlefish. |
| Distribution: |
the coast of South West Africa, South East Asia, New Zealand,Australia, the coasts of Japan, and on the coasts of Europe |
| Depth: |
5-360m |
| Habitat: |
They live near the seabed, |
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eastern cape scuba diving
