Top Parrotfishes Not Elsewhere Included Fishing Countries

Parrotfishes, belonging to the family Scaridae, are brightly colored reef dwellers known for their beak-like teeth used to scrape algae from coral and rocks, playing a vital role in maintaining healthy coral reef ecosystems. The term "Top Parrotfishes Not Elsewhere Included" refers to parrotfish species not specifically identified in trade or catch statistics, often grouped together in fisheries data. Major countries harvesting these parrotfishes include Indonesia, the Philippines, and several Pacific Island nations such as Fiji and the Solomon Islands, where artisanal and small-scale fisheries target them for local consumption and, increasingly, for export to Asian markets. While parrotfish are valued for their mild, white flesh, overfishing and habitat degradation threaten their populations, prompting some regions to implement management measures or bans to protect these ecologically important fish and the reefs they help sustain.

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