The Jarbua Terapon (Terapon jarbua), also known as the crescent grunter, is a hardy, euryhaline fish species found in coastal and estuarine waters across the Indo-Pacific region. Recognizable by its distinctive dark stripes and robust body, this species is valued both as a food fish and for recreational angling. The top countries engaged in Jarbua Terapon fishing include India, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Australia, where the fish is commonly caught by artisanal and small-scale commercial fisheries. In these regions, Jarbua Terapon is often harvested using gillnets, traps, and handlines, with catches sold fresh in local markets or consumed by coastal communities. While not a primary target of large-scale industrial fisheries, the species contributes to the livelihoods of many small-scale fishers and plays a role in local food security throughout its range.
| Rank | Country | Metric Tons |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Qatar | 29 |
Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.