Top Tadpole Codling Fishing Countries

The tadpole codling (Salilota australis) is a deep-sea fish species found primarily in the cold southern waters of the South Atlantic and South Pacific Oceans, particularly around the coasts of southern South America. Characterized by its elongated body and large head, the tadpole codling inhabits depths ranging from 70 to over 800 meters. The primary countries engaged in the commercial harvesting of tadpole codling are Argentina and Chile, where the species is caught as part of multi-species trawl fisheries targeting Patagonian and sub-Antarctic waters. These countries have developed regulated fisheries for tadpole codling, exporting the catch mainly to European and Asian markets. While not as economically significant as other groundfish, the tadpole codling contributes to the regional fishing industry, supporting local economies and providing an additional resource for trawl fleets operating in southern latitudes.

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