Top South American Silver Porgy Fishing Countries

The South American silver porgy (*Diplodus argenteus*), a member of the Sparidae family, is a coastal fish species found along the Atlantic shores of South America, particularly from Brazil to Argentina. Characterized by its silvery body and dark vertical bars, the silver porgy inhabits shallow waters, estuaries, and rocky reefs, making it accessible to both artisanal and commercial fisheries. The top countries harvesting this species are Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina, where it is valued for local consumption and regional markets. In these nations, the fishing industry for the silver porgy is mainly small-scale, supporting coastal communities and traditional fishers. While not a primary target for large industrial fleets, the silver porgy contributes to the diversity of catches and plays a role in the sustainability of mixed-species fisheries along the South American Atlantic coast.

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