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Deep Sea

John dory
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Juveniles are seen in shallow waters, as they grow they change their habitat and move to deeper waters. It is named matoudai in Japanese because it has a target mark on the side of its body. When it finds a smaller fish, it slowly approaches it, then sucks it whole into its mouth.

Scientific name Zeus faber
English name John dory

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