Top Devil Anglerfish Fishing Countries

The Top Devil Anglerfish (Ceratias holboelli), a deep-sea anglerfish known for its bioluminescent lure and fearsome appearance, inhabits the cold, dark waters of the Atlantic and Arctic Oceans. This species is not a primary target of large-scale commercial fisheries due to its deep habitat and relatively low abundance, but it is occasionally caught as bycatch in deep-sea trawl fisheries. Countries with significant deep-sea fishing industries, such as Norway, Iceland, and Russia, are most likely to encounter and harvest Top Devil Anglerfish, primarily when targeting other deepwater species like grenadiers and cod. While not a staple of any national cuisine, the fish is sometimes sold in local markets or used for scientific research, highlighting the incidental nature of its capture rather than targeted exploitation.

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