Top Brazilian Groupers Not Elsewhere Included Fishing Countries

The "Brazilian groupers not elsewhere included" refer to several species of groupers found primarily in the coastal waters of Brazil, such as the comb grouper (Mycteroperca acutirostris), black grouper (Mycteroperca bonaci), and dusky grouper (Epinephelus marginatus). These demersal fish are prized for their firm, white flesh and are important both for local consumption and commercial fisheries. Brazil is the principal country harvesting these groupers, with artisanal and small-scale commercial fisheries operating along the extensive Atlantic coastline. While Brazil dominates the catch, smaller quantities may also be landed by neighboring countries with similar Atlantic habitats, such as Uruguay and French Guiana. The fishing industry for these groupers is characterized by traditional handline and hook-and-line methods, but concerns about overfishing and habitat degradation have led to increased regulatory attention in recent years to ensure the sustainability of these valuable fish stocks.

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