Top Redbanded Seabream Fishing Countries

The redbanded seabream (Pagrus auriga) is a demersal fish species native to the eastern Atlantic Ocean, ranging from Portugal and the Canary Islands down to Angola, and is also found in the Mediterranean Sea. Recognized by its distinctive reddish bands and robust body, the redbanded seabream is a valued catch for both commercial and artisanal fisheries due to its high-quality flesh. The top countries harvesting redbanded seabream include Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, where the species is caught primarily using bottom trawls, longlines, and gillnets. These nations have well-established fishing industries targeting various seabream species, with redbanded seabream contributing to local markets and export revenues. Sustainable management practices and quotas are increasingly important in these regions to ensure the long-term viability of redbanded seabream stocks amid growing demand and fishing pressures.

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