Looked this up because it seems a bit weird that a fish has a name like a person.
‘The English name John Dory derives from the French ‘jaune doré’ meaning ‘golden yellow’ – a good description for this unusual looking fish, available from 230-450g fish to 2kg.’
The whole thing seems very suspicious, are there any other creatures named after people?
The Jack Dempsey ( Rocio octofasciata ) is a species of cichlid that is widely distributed across North and Central America (from Mexico south to [Honduras].Its common name refers to its aggressive nature and strong facial features, likened to that of the famous 1920s boxer.
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