John Dory
Saltwater
Irish Name:
Sian Óir
Sian Óir
Scientific Name:
Zeus faber
Zeus faber
Description
Distinctive fish with large dark spot on flank. Stalks prey before striking with extendable mouth.
Identification
Deep compressed body. Dark thumb-print mark on side. Spiny dorsal. Extendable jaws.
Species Information
- Category Sea
- Habitat Saltwater
- Average Weight 1.50 kg
Specimen Threshold
Irish Specimen Fish Committee (ISFC) qualifying sizes:
Weight
4.082 kg
(9.00 lbs)