Top Bigeye Grunt Fishing Countries

The Bigeye Grunt (Brachydeuterus auritus) is a medium-sized, silvery fish found primarily in the coastal waters of the eastern Atlantic Ocean, from Morocco to Angola, including the Gulf of Guinea. Recognized for its large eyes and schooling behavior, this species is an important resource for artisanal and small-scale commercial fisheries. The top Bigeye Grunt fishing countries are Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, and Senegal, where the species is caught mainly using trawl nets and small-scale gear. In these West African nations, Bigeye Grunt is valued both as a food source and as a contributor to local economies, with much of the catch consumed domestically, dried, or smoked for local markets. The fishery is vital for food security and livelihoods, but concerns about overfishing and sustainable management are increasingly prominent in the region.

Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.