The Top Inotted Lizardfish (Synodus evermanni) is a demersal, predatory fish found primarily in the Indo-Pacific region, inhabiting sandy and muddy bottoms of continental shelves and slopes. Recognized by its elongated body, pointed snout, and mottled coloration, this species is valued in some regions for its firm, white flesh. The primary countries involved in harvesting the Top Inotted Lizardfish are China, Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia, where it is caught mainly as bycatch in trawl fisheries targeting mixed demersal species. While not a primary target species, it contributes to the local fishing industry, being sold fresh, dried, or processed into fish products. These countries have developed significant demersal trawl fisheries, and the Top Inotted Lizardfish is often landed alongside other lizardfish species, supporting both local consumption and, to a lesser extent, export markets in Southeast Asia.
| Rank | Country | Metric Tons |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ecuador | 1 |
Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.