The Shortnose Greeneye (*Chlorophthalmus agassizi*) is a small, deep-sea fish known for its large, luminous green eyes and slender, silvery body, typically inhabiting depths between 100 and 500 meters in tropical and subtropical waters. This species is not a primary target for large-scale commercial fisheries but is often caught as bycatch in bottom trawl operations, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region. The top countries involved in the incidental harvest of the Shortnose Greeneye include India, Indonesia, and Thailand, where deep-sea trawling fleets operate extensively along continental shelves and slopes. While not a major contributor to the global fishing industry, the Shortnose Greeneye is locally utilized for fishmeal and animal feed, reflecting the broader trend of deep-sea species being increasingly exploited as nearshore stocks decline.
| Rank | Country | Metric Tons |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Italy | 514 |
| 2 | Spain | 5 |
Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.