Saint Peter's fish

Latin: Zeus faber

Size:

70 cm - 5 kg

Levested:

Coastal fish, occurs mostly from 50-100 meters but is observed in shallower waters

Distribution:

In the Atlantic Ocean from South Africa to the North Sea. Black Sea and Mediterranean Sea

Food:

Fish and squid

Facts about St. Peter's fish

The species rarely swims with its tail and usually uses its dorsal and anal fins for locomotion. The St. Peter's fish gets its name from the black spot on each side, which is said to be the fingerprints of St. Peter who caught the fish.

Did you know...

Other species

See an overview of all species at Atlanterhavsparken

Three-toed crab

See an overview of all species at Atlanterhavsparken

Smooth sun star

See an overview of all species at Atlanterhavsparken

See an overview of all species at Atlanterhavsparken

Butter flounder

See an overview of all species at Atlanterhavsparken

See an overview of all species at Atlanterhavsparken

See an overview of all species at Atlanterhavsparken

See an overview of all species at Atlanterhavsparken

See an overview of all species at Atlanterhavsparken

See an overview of all species at Atlanterhavsparken

Anemone hermit crab

See an overview of all species at Atlanterhavsparken

See an overview of all species at Atlanterhavsparken

See an overview of all species at Atlanterhavsparken

See an overview of all species at Atlanterhavsparken

Three-spotted stingray

See an overview of all species at Atlanterhavsparken

See an overview of all species at Atlanterhavsparken

Hormathia digitata

See an overview of all species at Atlanterhavsparken

Seaweed cuttings

See an overview of all species at Atlanterhavsparken

Common hermit crab

See an overview of all species at Atlanterhavsparken

See an overview of all species at Atlanterhavsparken

See the full knowledge base