John Dory is a type of saltwater fish that is edible and has a mild, slightly sweet flavor. It is a demersal coastal marine fish with a laterally compressed olive-yellow body that has a large dark spot. The fish has a flat, round body shape and is a poor swimmer. It has 10 long spines on its dorsal fin and 4 spines on its anal fin, and its eyes are near the top of its head. The John Dory grows to a maximum size of 65 cm (2 ft) and 5 kg (12 lb) in weight. The fish is found in the North Atlantic as well as cooler parts of the South Pacific, most commonly landed in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. John Dory is often compared to turbot, sole, and brill. It is a popular choice among professional chefs for seafood due to the versatility of the fish, however, access to home cooks is limited as it is not typically sold at supermarkets due to its status as bycatch. The fish can be served sautéed, baked, steamed, poached, or even coated in breadcrumbs and fried.