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ALEXANDRE MEINESZ

John Dory

In Dive.Explo360: Mediterranean · Northeast Atlantic · Atlantic Ocean · Indian Ocean · Pacific Ocean · Black Sea

Encountering a John Dory on a dive is often a lovely surprise. Viewed head-on, its body seems almost invisible. When it turns, its silver outline with a large dark spot suddenly appears, revealing a formidable fish hunter.

Habitat de John Dory Habitat
Rocky habitat, Sand, Coralligenous habitat
Profondeur de John Dory Depth
5-400 m
Groupe biologique de John Dory Group
Demersal fish
Rôle écologique de John Dory Role
Apex predator

WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?

Recognised by its large dark flank spot, the John Dory has a very flattened, almost circular body. Its silver colouring is often tinged with golden reflections. Its head is massive, with a highly extendable mouth capable of projecting forwards to catch prey. Its dorsal fins have long spiny rays. It moves slowly but can suddenly dart forwards to seize prey.

WHERE DOES IT LIVE?

It frequents both coastal areas and greater depths, over varied seabeds: sand, mud, rocks or seagrass beds. It is often observed between a few metres and more than 200 metres deep, generally near the bottom.

WHAT DOES IT EAT?

It mainly preys on fish. It catches prey by sucking them into its protrusible mouth, using the element of surprise. It can also consume cephalopods and crustaceans.

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