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John Dory handcrafted from recycled copper.
The John Dory is found in warm temperate waters around New Zealand. It is a solitary fish that feeds on a variety of smaller species. A striking character that goes well on long narrow vertical walls, or under a spotlight. The spines can be adjusted to suit, and the fish can stand independantly or hang on a wall.
This species is dark brown as juveniles and silvery as adults. There is a large dark grey blotch ringed with white on the side of the body. The John Dory grows to about 66cm in length. It is a highly regarded table fish and fetches high market prices.
The John Dory is sometimes called St Peter's fish and is known by different names in some countries. In Japan it is called Matodai, France: Saint-Pierre and Germany: Heringskonig.
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