Top Moras Not Elsewhere Included Fishing Countries

The "Top Moras Not Elsewhere Included" category refers to a group of deep-sea fish within the family Moridae, which includes species such as the common mora (Mora moro) and related species not classified under other specific categories. These fish are typically found in deep oceanic waters, often at depths ranging from 300 to over 2,000 meters, and are characterized by their elongated bodies and soft flesh. The fishing industry for moras is relatively small compared to more commercially valuable species, but they are harvested as bycatch in deep-sea trawl fisheries targeting other groundfish. The leading countries involved in the harvest of moras not elsewhere included are Spain, Portugal, and New Zealand, where deep-sea trawling fleets operate in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Catches are generally used for local consumption or processed into fishmeal, reflecting the species’ secondary economic importance in global fisheries.

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