Zeus Faber (John Dory) is the most famous fish species of the Zeidae (Dories) family. The word Faber means blacksmith. It is said that this fish got this name because the bones in its head resemble blacksmith tools such as anvil and hammer.
Its body is flat and high, covered with small thick scales, and its mouth is wide. The bodies of young ones are transparent, their pectoral fins are long and extend to the head of the second anal fin. It has a round black spot on both sides of its body. There are an average of 14 spines on the fin and back of the Zeus Faber (John Dory). Its color varies in different tones, its head and back are light brown, its back and sides are yellowish, and its belly is white. Its average size is 40 cm and its weight is around 300-500 grams. It is recorded that it can reach a maximum height of 90 cm and a weight of 8 kg.
Zeus Faber (John Dory) is a carnivorous fish that survives by hunting smaller creatures and fish, as well as cephalopods and shrimp. Their lifespan is at most 12 years. The mouth of the Zeus Faber (John Dory) is like a large hinged tube that, when closed, can pull the bait into its range. Zeus Faber (John Dory) can sneak up on their prey and shoot them with deadly accuracy. They swim delicately, almost as if they were gliding through water.
Where Does the Zeus Faber (John Dory) Live?
It lives close to the ground in muddy, sandy or stony sea bottoms between 60-70 meters. Zeus Faber (John Dory), which is not very picky about its region, can be seen in many parts of the world. Zeus Faber (John Dory), which lives in tropical and temperate waters, is a migratory fish and has a very wide distribution area. Except for the American continent, it lives in the Eastern Atlantic, Indian and Western Pacific Oceans, Mediterranean, Aegean Sea, Marmara Sea and partly in the Black Sea. It is found in the Black Sea in spring and in the Mediterranean and Aegean in other seasons.
Zeus Faber (John Dory) Reproductive Period
Zeus Faber (John Dory) reach reproductive maturity at the age of 4. The breeding period is between May and July. Eggs and sperm are released into and fertilized in water in some species; In some species, it is fertilized and left inside the female. There is no parental interest in the larvae. The number of eggs is quite small and their diameter is around 1.4-1.8 mm. Larvae that hatch after a 4-6 day incubation period are pelagic. Young Zeus Faber (John Dory), found on beaches, in bays feed on plankton.
How to Catch Zeus Faber (John Dory) Fish?
Zeus Faber (John Dory) , which lives deep in the sea close to the ground, is very difficult to catch and cannot be caught. Generally, other fish are caught accidentally by getting caught in nets while hunting.
What are the Benefits of Kingfish?
Zeus Faber (John Dory) is a fish species rich in calcium, iodine and phosphate. Therefore, it has a nourishing and protective feature for the body. It increases blood production and eliminates iron deficiency. It strengthens eyes, bones and immune system. Thanks to the high amount of Omega 3 it contains, Zeus Faber (John Dory) ensures the renewal of cells. It can be said that it is a fish that is very good for brain health. There is no harm in consuming Zeus Faber (John Dory) in normal amounts, but consuming too much can occur especially in pregnant women It may cause some harm.
How to Cook Zeus Faber (John Dory)?
Zeus Faber (John Dory) meat is among the edible fish species. It is very delicious when cleaned and cooked with the right techniques. It has a taste similar to turbot. Since the head of the Zeus Faber (John Dory) is more bony and wider than other fish, its edible part is quite small. The spiny areas on the back and bottom of the Zeus Faber (John Dory), which has more bones than other fish species, are completely cut off and thrown away. The remaining parts can be cooked in a pan or steamed.
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