John dory (Zeus faber) is a saltwater, brackish species recorded in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia. It is found at depths of 5–400 m. The main season in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia runs summer, autumn.
Scientific name: Zeus faber · Water: Saltwater, Brackish · Season: Summer, Autumn
Size: up to 90 cm
The John dory stays close to the seabed and is generally solitary. In season in autumn, usually at 50-150 m and down to 400 m. It feeds on schooling fishes, and also on cephalopods and crustaceans. Commonly about 40 cm and up to 90 cm total length, maturing at about 35 cm and living 12 years. The flesh is excellent and suits steaming, frying, grilling, boiling and baking, and it is sold both fresh and frozen. IUCN lacks the data to assess it.
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