The dealfish (Trachipterus arcticus) is a striking, ribbon-like deep-sea fish found in temperate and cold waters of the North Atlantic, recognized for its elongated, silvery body and distinctive red dorsal fin. Unlike commercially targeted species, dealfish are not a primary focus of large-scale fisheries due to their deepwater habitat and limited market demand; they are most often encountered as bycatch in deep-sea trawling operations. The countries most likely to record dealfish landings or bycatch include Norway, Iceland, the United Kingdom, and other North Atlantic nations with active deep-sea fishing fleets. While not a major contributor to the fishing industry, these countries occasionally report dealfish in scientific surveys or as incidental catches, contributing to our understanding of deep-sea biodiversity rather than supporting a dedicated fishery.
| Rank | Country | Metric Tons |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States of America | 3 |
Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.