John Dory

John Dory is a marine fish of the genus Zeus, especially Zeus faber. It has a deep, laterally flattened body and a dark spot on each side.

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Zeus faber: A marine fish species in the genus Zeus, commonly known as the John Dory. This is the species most commonly meant by the name John Dory.
Ambush predation: A hunting strategy in which a predator waits or approaches stealthily before striking. John Dory uses stealth and sudden action to seize nearby prey.
Commercial fishing: The capture of fish and other aquatic organisms for sale. John Dory is caught for food in fisheries across parts of its range.
Mirror dory: A deep-bodied marine fish species in the genus Zenopsis. Its similar shape and common name can lead to confusion with John Dory.
Zeus (fish): A genus of marine fishes in the family Zeidae, including the John Dory. John Dory belongs to this genus, whose name also informs its scientific name.
Protrusible mouth: A mouth that can extend outward to capture prey. Its large mouth can project forward during a rapid feeding strike.
Trawl fishing: Fishing with nets dragged through the water or along the seabed. Bottom trawls can catch John Dory where it occupies continental-shelf waters.
New Zealand John Dory: A marine fish species, Zeus faber, found in New Zealand waters. The regional name can suggest a separate kind, but it is the same species.
Zeidae: A family of marine fishes that includes the genus Zeus. This family places John Dory among related deep-bodied fishes.
Suction feeding: A feeding method that draws prey into the mouth by rapidly expanding the oral cavity. The fish's quick mouth expansion helps pull small prey within reach.