Top Bonnetmouths, Rubyfishes Not Elsewhere Included Fishing Countries

Top Bonnetmouths and rubyfishes (family Emmelichthyidae), sometimes grouped as "rubyfishes not elsewhere included" in fisheries statistics, are small to medium-sized, silvery marine fishes typically found in tropical and subtropical waters of the Atlantic, Indian, and western Pacific Oceans. These species are not among the most commercially prominent fish but are harvested in moderate quantities, often as part of mixed catches in trawl and artisanal fisheries. Major fishing countries for bonnetmouths and rubyfishes include Indonesia, the Philippines, India, and Thailand, where they are commonly landed for local consumption, fishmeal, or as bycatch. The fishing industry for these species is generally small-scale and regionally focused, with limited targeted fisheries but significant contributions to local food security and livelihoods in coastal communities.

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