Top Common Mora Fishing Countries

The Common Mora (Mora moro) is a deep-sea fish species found in temperate and subtropical waters of the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans, typically at depths between 400 and 2,500 meters. Characterized by its elongated body and large eyes, the Common Mora is valued primarily for its white, mild-flavored flesh. The commercial fishing industry targets this species mainly through deep-water trawling. The top countries harvesting Common Mora include Spain, Portugal, and New Zealand, with Spain and Portugal focusing on the Northeast Atlantic, particularly around the Azores and Madeira, while New Zealand exploits stocks in the Southwest Pacific. Although not a major global fishery, the Common Mora is important in local markets and as a bycatch in deep-sea trawl fisheries, making sustainable management crucial to prevent overexploitation.

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