The Top Bean's Sawtooth Eel (Serrivomer beanii) is a deep-sea eel species found in the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans, typically dwelling at depths between 200 and 2,000 meters. Characterized by its slender, elongated body and distinctive saw-like teeth, this eel is not a primary target of large-scale commercial fisheries due to its deep habitat and relatively low market demand. However, it is occasionally caught as bycatch in deep-sea trawl fisheries, particularly in countries with active deep-sea fishing industries such as Spain, Portugal, Japan, and New Zealand. These nations, known for their advanced deep-sea fishing fleets, sometimes harvest the Top Bean's Sawtooth Eel along with other deepwater species. While not a major contributor to the global fishing industry, the species is of scientific interest and sometimes utilized locally, but overall, its commercial exploitation remains limited compared to more popular deep-sea fish.
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Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.