The Small Toothed Jobfish (Aphareus furca), also known as the smalltooth jobfish or "rosy snapper," is a deep-water species found throughout the tropical and subtropical Indo-Pacific region, including the Red Sea, East Africa, and as far east as French Polynesia. Recognized for its slender, elongated body and forked tail, this species is prized in commercial and artisanal fisheries for its firm, white flesh. The main countries harvesting Small Toothed Jobfish include Indonesia, the Philippines, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, and other Pacific Island nations, where it is caught primarily using handlines, bottom longlines, and traps. These countries rely on the species both for local consumption and export, with jobfish playing a significant role in coastal economies and food security. Sustainable management is increasingly important, as overfishing and habitat degradation threaten jobfish stocks in some regions.
| Rank | Country | Metric Tons |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eritrea | 2 |
Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.