Top Queenfishes Fishing Countries

Queenfishes, belonging to the genus *Scomberoides*, are sleek, fast-swimming predatory fish found in tropical and subtropical coastal waters of the Indo-Pacific region. Recognized for their silvery bodies and forked tails, queenfishes are popular targets for both commercial and artisanal fisheries due to their firm, palatable flesh. The top queenfish fishing countries include India, Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia, where these fish are commonly caught using gillnets, handlines, and trawl nets, both for local consumption and export. In these regions, queenfish are an important component of coastal fisheries, supporting the livelihoods of many small-scale fishers. While not as heavily targeted as some other commercial species, sustainable management is important to maintain healthy populations, as queenfishes are vulnerable to overfishing due to their coastal habitats and schooling behavior.

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