The Lookdown (Selene vomer) is a striking, silvery fish recognized for its flattened, disc-like body and steep forehead, commonly found in the western Atlantic Ocean from Canada to Uruguay, including the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. While not a major target of large-scale commercial fisheries due to its relatively modest size and limited market demand, Lookdown is occasionally caught as bycatch in trawl and net fisheries, and is sometimes sought after for public aquariums because of its unique appearance. The top countries involved in harvesting Lookdown are primarily those bordering the western Atlantic, notably the United States, Mexico, and Brazil, where the species is sometimes landed alongside other coastal fish. In these nations, Lookdown contributes modestly to local fisheries, often being sold fresh in local markets or used for bait, rather than forming the basis of a significant export industry.
| Rank | Country | Metric Tons |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States of America | 11 |
Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.