| Common name | John dory |
| Language | English |
| Type | Market |
| Official trade name | Yes |
| Rank | 4 - (Less common name) |
| Country | Australia |
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| Ref. | Seafood Services Australia, 2004 |
| Life stage | juveniles and adults |
| Sex | females and males |
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| Remarks | "Dory (also dorye), is a medieval word that describes something bright yellow or something glazed with 'almond milk', 'endored'. The English word comes from the French doré, which in turns comes from the Latin deaurare, to gild or golden". Also Ref. 12964. |