Top Longnosed Skate Fishing Countries

The Longnosed Skate (*Dipturus oxyrinchus*) is a demersal cartilaginous fish found in the eastern Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, characterized by its elongated snout and large, flattened body. This species inhabits continental shelf and slope areas, often at depths ranging from 40 to 800 meters. The main countries involved in the commercial harvest of Longnosed Skate are Spain, Portugal, France, and Italy, where it is typically caught as bycatch in trawl and gillnet fisheries targeting mixed demersal species. While not a primary target, the Longnosed Skate is valued for its flesh and is sold fresh or processed, especially in Mediterranean markets. Overfishing and habitat degradation have led to population declines, prompting some management measures in the European Union to regulate catches and protect this vulnerable species.

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