Top Black Skipjack Fishing Countries

The Black Skipjack (*Euthynnus lineatus*) is a medium-sized tuna species found primarily in the eastern Pacific Ocean, recognized by its streamlined body, dark horizontal stripes, and robust swimming ability. Unlike the more widely known skipjack tuna (*Katsuwonus pelamis*), the Black Skipjack is less commercially significant on a global scale but plays an important role in regional fisheries. The top countries involved in harvesting Black Skipjack include Mexico, Ecuador, and other Central and South American nations bordering the eastern Pacific, where artisanal and small-scale commercial fisheries target this species for local consumption and regional markets. These fisheries typically use purse seines, trolling lines, and gillnets, with catches often sold fresh or processed into canned products. While not as heavily targeted as other tunas, the Black Skipjack contributes to the livelihoods of coastal communities and forms a notable part of the eastern Pacific's diverse tuna fishery sector.

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