John Dory

Zeus spp.

John Dory

Species Information

  • Other Names | Cape Dory (Z. capensis, left) and John Dory (Z. faber, right)
  • Biology | Feeds near bottom
  • Habitat | Continental shelf and upper slope
  • Distribution | Z. capensis is endemic, St Helena Bay to KZN while Z. faber has almost worldwide distribution
  • Capture Methods | Common bycatch of hake trawl fishery

Conservation Notes

  • Non-target species and common trawl bycatch. Probably under-rated due to its strange appearance thought it is a good food fish