Top Trumpeters Not Elsewhere Included Fishing Countries

The "Top Trumpeters Not Elsewhere Included" refers to a category used in international fisheries statistics, particularly by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), to group together various species of trumpeter fish (family Latridae and related families) that do not fit into more specific reporting categories. Trumpeter fish are generally marine species found in temperate and subtropical waters, recognized for their elongated bodies and distinctive trumpet-like snouts. They are valued both as food fish and for recreational fishing, with firm, white flesh that is popular in local markets. The main countries harvesting these "not elsewhere included" trumpeter species include New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa, where they are caught using trawls, lines, and gillnets, often as part of mixed-species fisheries. The industry is typically small to medium-scale, with catches supporting local consumption and, to a lesser extent, export markets. Management measures in these countries focus on sustainability, given the relatively slow growth and vulnerability of some trumpeter species to overfishing.

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