Top Tigertooth Croaker Fishing Countries

The Tigertooth Croaker (Otolithes ruber), also known as the Tiger-toothed Croaker or Tiger-tooth Sciaenid, is a medium-sized marine fish found in coastal waters of the Indo-West Pacific, particularly in the Indian Ocean and western Pacific regions. Characterized by its elongated body, sharp canine-like teeth, and silvery coloration, this species inhabits sandy and muddy bottoms, often near river mouths and estuaries. The top countries harvesting Tigertooth Croaker are India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Iran, where it is a significant component of artisanal and small-scale commercial fisheries. India, in particular, leads in landings due to its extensive coastline and productive estuarine environments. The fish is valued for its firm flesh and is consumed locally or exported, contributing to the livelihoods of coastal communities. Overfishing and habitat degradation, however, pose challenges to the sustainability of Tigertooth Croaker stocks in these regions.

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