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John Dory, Luke Howe

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Posted Tue 24 Jun 2008 by Kate

John Dory, Luke Howe

John dory, Kuparu or Zeus faber.
SIZE 60cm
HABITAT: Sandy areas close to reefs.
DIET: Small schooling fish, and larger reef fish.
BEHAVIOUR: John dory use their extreme thinness to sneak up on their prey until they are close enough to extend their telescopic mouth and swallow them whole.

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