The Top Trout Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus diagrammus), also known as the striped sweetlips, is a colorful marine fish found primarily in the Indo-Pacific region, recognized for its distinctive yellow and blue stripes and preference for coral reef habitats. This species is valued both as a food fish and in the aquarium trade. Major countries involved in the harvesting of Top Trout Sweetlips include Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Thailand, where artisanal and small-scale commercial fisheries target them using handlines, traps, and nets. These nations have robust reef fisheries industries, supplying local markets and, increasingly, international demand, especially in Southeast Asia. Sustainable management is a growing concern due to habitat degradation and overfishing pressures in some regions.
| Rank | Country | Metric Tons |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bahrain | 1 |
Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.