Top Roundnose Grenadier Fishing Countries

The roundnose grenadier (Coryphaenoides rupestris) is a deep-sea fish found in the North Atlantic Ocean, notable for its elongated body, large head, and tapering tail. This species inhabits depths between 400 and 1,200 meters and is valued for its mild, white flesh. The roundnose grenadier has become a significant target for deep-sea trawl fisheries, particularly since the 1970s, as traditional groundfish stocks declined. The leading countries involved in harvesting roundnose grenadier are Spain, Portugal, France, and Russia, with Spain and Portugal dominating the catch in the Northeast Atlantic, especially around the waters of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge and the Rockall Trough. These fisheries are closely monitored by international bodies such as the North-East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC) due to concerns about overfishing and the species’ slow growth and late maturity, which make it vulnerable to stock depletion.

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