The Indian threadfish (Alectis indicus) is a striking, silvery member of the jack family (Carangidae), recognized for its elongated, filamentous dorsal and anal fin rays, especially in juveniles. Found in tropical and subtropical waters of the Indo-Pacific, this species inhabits coastal areas, reefs, and estuaries. The Indian threadfish is valued both as a food fish and a game fish, sought after for its firm, white flesh. Major fishing countries harvesting Indian threadfish include India, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka, where it is caught using gillnets, trawls, and handlines, often as part of mixed catches with other coastal species. While not the primary target of large-scale fisheries, it contributes to local and regional markets, supporting small-scale fishers and coastal economies throughout South and Southeast Asia.
| Rank | Country | Metric Tons |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saudi Arabia | 10 |
Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.