The Tiger Sorubim (Pseudoplatystoma tigrinum), also known as the Tiger Shovelnose Catfish, is a strikingly patterned, predatory freshwater fish native to the Amazon and Orinoco River basins in South America. Renowned for its elongated body and bold, tiger-like stripes, this species is highly prized both by commercial fisheries and sport anglers for its size and fighting ability. The primary countries engaged in harvesting Tiger Sorubim are Brazil, Peru, Colombia, and Venezuela, where it is caught both for local consumption and export, often as part of the broader catfish and riverine fishery industries. In these countries, the Tiger Sorubim is typically captured using nets and longlines, and it plays a significant role in regional diets and economies, although overfishing and habitat degradation have raised concerns about the sustainability of its populations.
| Rank | Country | Metric Tons |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 1,205 |
| 2 | Peru | 19 |
Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.