Top Lavender Jobfish Fishing Countries

The Lavender jobfish (Pristipomoides argyrogrammicus), also known as the lavender snapper, is a deep-water species found throughout the tropical and subtropical Indo-Pacific, prized for its firm, white flesh and commercial value. This species inhabits rocky reefs and continental slopes, typically at depths of 40 to 400 meters. The top countries harvesting lavender jobfish are Indonesia, the Philippines, Japan, and Australia, with significant catches also reported from island nations such as Fiji and the Maldives. In these regions, the species is targeted by both artisanal and commercial fisheries using handlines, bottom longlines, and traps. The lavender jobfish forms an important part of local diets and export markets, especially in Southeast Asia and the Pacific, where sustainable management practices are increasingly emphasized due to concerns over overfishing and habitat degradation.

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