Top Seerfishes Not Elsewhere Included Fishing Countries

Seerfishes, commonly referred to as Spanish mackerels and belonging to the genus *Scomberomorus*, are fast-swimming predatory fish prized for their firm, flavorful flesh and are a staple in many coastal cuisines. The category "Top Seerfishes Not Elsewhere Included" in fisheries statistics typically aggregates catches of various seerfish species not individually reported, such as the Indo-Pacific king mackerel (*Scomberomorus guttatus*) and other regional varieties. Major fishing countries for these seerfishes include India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Thailand, where both artisanal and commercial fleets target them using gillnets, lines, and trawls. In these nations, seerfishes support significant local economies, providing livelihoods for fishers and forming a key part of domestic seafood markets, with some export to international markets. The sustainable management of these stocks is increasingly important due to their popularity and vulnerability to overfishing.

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