Top Megrims Not Elsewhere Included Fishing Countries

Megrims, primarily referring to flatfish species in the genus *Lepidorhombus*—notably the megrim (*Lepidorhombus whiffiagonis*)—are bottom-dwelling fish native to the northeast Atlantic, including the waters off Western Europe and North Africa. These fish are valued for their delicate, white flesh and are commonly caught by trawl fisheries. The leading countries harvesting megrims, often categorized under "Megrims Not Elsewhere Included" in fisheries statistics, are Spain, France, and the United Kingdom, with Spain being the dominant market and consumer. The fishing industry for megrims is closely tied to the deep-sea trawling fleets operating in the Bay of Biscay, the Celtic Sea, and the North Sea. Megrims are less well-known outside Europe but are increasingly recognized for their culinary potential, and their management is subject to European Union fisheries regulations to ensure sustainability.

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