Top Punctuated Snake Eel Fishing Countries

The Top Punctuated Snake Eel (Ophichthus remiger) is a slender, elongated marine eel distinguished by its spotted or punctuated body pattern, inhabiting sandy or muddy bottoms in tropical and subtropical coastal waters. This species is not a primary target of large-scale commercial fisheries but is often caught as bycatch in trawl and artisanal fisheries. Countries along the eastern Pacific, such as Mexico, Ecuador, and Peru, are notable for harvesting the Top Punctuated Snake Eel, mainly due to their extensive coastal fisheries targeting diverse demersal species. While the eel is not a major economic driver, it is sometimes utilized locally for food or bait, reflecting its minor but persistent role in the fishing industries of these nations.

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