Trisopterus, a genus in the cod family (Gadidae), includes small demersal fish such as the poor cod (Trisopterus minutus) and pouting (Trisopterus luscus), which are commonly found in the northeast Atlantic and Mediterranean waters. These species are often grouped as "Trisopterus nei" ("not elsewhere included") in fisheries statistics, reflecting catches that are not identified to the exact species level. The leading countries harvesting Trisopterus nei are primarily European nations, with France, Spain, Portugal, and the United Kingdom being the most significant contributors due to their extensive North Atlantic and North Sea fisheries. These fish are typically caught as bycatch in mixed-species trawl fisheries targeting other groundfish, and while they are not considered high-value species, they are important for local consumption and fishmeal production. The Trisopterus fishery plays a modest but steady role in the fishing industries of these countries, supporting both commercial and artisanal fishers.
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Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.