Cream Dory – John Dory: Are they the same species? Explore now!

Cream Dory is a commonly used fish in restaurants and supermarkets, while John Dory is a famous delicious and economically valuable fish. With the similarity in their names, what are the differences between Cream Dory and John Dory that distinguish them? Let’s find out with HKOL.

I. How do the habitats of Cream Dory and John Dory differ?

Cream Dory

Cream Dory – also known as Pangasius, its Latin name is Pangasius Hypophthalmus and it has many other common names such as Swai, Sutchi, and Vietnam cat. Cream Dory is a freshwater fish widely farmed in the Mekong region, Asia, and in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam.

John Dory

John Dory – with the Latin name Zeus faber and other common names such as St Peter’s fish, Doorkeeper’s Fish, Keparu, and Jandorie. They live on the seabed at depths from 5m to 360m in the waters of Africa, New Zealand, Australia, and Japan.

Some information about John Dory: https://www.afma.gov.au/species/john-dory

II. Economic value of Cream Dory and John Dory

Economic Value of Cream Dory

Cream Dory, also known as Pangasius, is one of Vietnam’s high-value export products. Known as a fish with white, fragrant, and sweet flesh, Pangasius is popular in European countries. Its main import markets include China, the US, EU, etc.

Economic value of John Dory

John Dory is a premium quality fish often served in luxury hotels and restaurants, commanding high prices due to its scarcity. In Australia, the total commercial catch of John Dory in recent years has only ranged from a few tens to over a hundred tons annually.

III. HKOL – Hongkong Ocean Leader, a quality supplier of Pangasius products.

Why choose HKOL – Hong Ocean Leader as your seafood supplier?

HKOL – Hongkong Ocean Leader is a provider of high-quality aquatic products in Asia, aiming to offer safe and reasonable solutions to partners and become a leading supplier in Asia. HKOL always prioritizes quality, responsibility, dedication, and professionalism in its operations. HKOL’s freshwater fish products consistently ensure high and uniform quality, providing optimal and flexible solutions for partners. We also consistently support customers with product-related issues and procedural activities.