The Karanteen seabream, also known as the "karanteen" or "karanteen bream" (Rhabdosargus sarba), is a coastal fish species found primarily in the Indo-West Pacific region, including the Red Sea, East Africa, the Persian Gulf, South and Southeast Asia, and northern Australia. Recognized for its silvery body and adaptability to estuarine environments, the karanteen seabream is a valuable target for both commercial and artisanal fisheries. The top countries harvesting this species are South Africa, India, Pakistan, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates, where it is caught using gillnets, handlines, and sometimes trawls. In these regions, the karanteen seabream supports local economies and food security, with catches sold fresh in local markets or processed for regional consumption. Sustainable management is increasingly important, as overfishing and habitat degradation threaten stocks in some areas.
| Rank | Country | Metric Tons |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Qatar | 211 |
Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.