Top Solenette Fishing Countries

The solenette (Buglossidium luteum) is a small, flatfish species found primarily in the eastern Atlantic Ocean, from Norway to Morocco, including the Mediterranean Sea. Characterized by its slender, oval-shaped body and sandy coloration, the solenette typically inhabits sandy or muddy seabeds at depths of up to 200 meters. Although not a major commercial species, it is occasionally caught as bycatch in trawl fisheries targeting other flatfish. The top countries involved in solenette fishing are those bordering the North Sea and northeastern Atlantic, particularly the United Kingdom, France, and the Netherlands. These nations harvest solenette mainly through bottom trawling, with landings usually reported as part of mixed flatfish catches rather than as a targeted fishery. The species holds minor economic importance but contributes to the overall biodiversity and ecosystem functioning of European shelf seas.

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