The goldlined seabream (Rhabdosargus sarba) is a coastal marine fish known for its silvery body marked with distinctive golden lines, inhabiting the warm waters of the Indo-West Pacific, including the Red Sea, East Africa, and as far east as Japan and northern Australia. Highly valued for its delicate flavor and firm texture, the goldlined seabream supports significant commercial and artisanal fisheries. The top fishing countries harvesting this species include China, Japan, South Africa, and several nations in the Persian Gulf such as Iran and the United Arab Emirates. In these regions, the goldlined seabream is caught using various methods like gillnets, handlines, and trawling, contributing to both local consumption and export markets. Sustainable management is increasingly important, as overfishing and habitat degradation have impacted some regional stocks, prompting efforts to regulate catches and protect spawning grounds.
| Rank | Country | Metric Tons |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saudi Arabia | 10 |
Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.