Nomes alternativos: Doree, Gallocristo, St. Peter's Fish, St Pierre, Zeus faber
John Dory is a species of fish which occurs on the coasts of Africa, South East Asia, New Zealand, Australia, the coasts of Japan, and on the coasts of Europe. The John Dory is usually found at depths between 5 and 360 meters.
The John Dory has a flat, round body shape and it can reach a size of 65 centimeters and a weight of 3 kilograms. It has 10 long spines on the dorsal fin and 4 spines on the anal fin. Its colour is an olive green with a silver white belly and a dark spot on its side. The eyes are near the top of its head.