Scientific name Zeus japonicus Valenciennes = Zeus faber Linnaeus 1758 (synonym, Catalogue of Fishes website consulted 2015)
Artist Kawahara Keiga (川原慶賀)  
Date artwork between 1823 and 1829
Medium artwork pencil drawing and watercolor on paper
Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Naturalis_Biodiversity_Center_-_RMNH.ART.619_-_Zeus_japonicus_Valenciennes_-_Kawahara_Keiga_-_1823_-_1829_-_Siebold_Collection_-_pencil_drawing_-_water_colour.jpeg
John Dory (Zeus faber) is an edible benthic coastal marine fish with a laterally compressed olive-yellow body which has a large dark spot, and long spines on the dorsal fin. The dark spot is used to flash an 'evil eye' if danger approaches. Its large eyes at the front of the head provide it with binocular vision and depth perception, which are important for predators. The John Dory's eye spot on the side of its body also confuses prey, which are scooped up in its big mouth. |
