Top Large Scaled Gurnard Fishing Countries

The Large Scaled Gurnard (*Lepidotrigla cavillone*) is a demersal fish species found primarily in the eastern Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, recognized for its distinctive large scales, armored head, and wing-like pectoral fins. This species inhabits sandy and muddy bottoms at moderate depths, making it a common catch in trawl fisheries. The top countries harvesting Large Scaled Gurnard are typically those bordering the Mediterranean and eastern Atlantic, with Italy, Greece, Spain, and Turkey being prominent contributors to the catch. While not a primary target species, Large Scaled Gurnard is often landed as bycatch in mixed-species trawl fisheries and is valued locally for its firm, white flesh. The fishing industry in these countries integrates the gurnard into local markets and cuisine, although overall landings remain modest compared to more commercially significant species.

Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.