Top Brown Meagre Fishing Countries

The Brown Meagre (Sciaena umbra), also known as the corb or brown meagre, is a demersal fish native to the Mediterranean Sea and the eastern Atlantic Ocean. Recognizable by its elongated body and silvery-brown coloration, this species prefers rocky and seagrass habitats in coastal waters. The Brown Meagre is valued both as a food fish and for recreational angling, though it is considered vulnerable due to overfishing and habitat degradation. The top countries harvesting Brown Meagre include Italy, Spain, Greece, and Turkey, where traditional small-scale fisheries target this species, often using nets and lines. In these Mediterranean nations, the Brown Meagre is an important part of local cuisine and markets, but declining stocks have led to increased conservation efforts and fishing restrictions to ensure the species' sustainability.

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