Top Tub Gurnard Fishing Countries

The tub gurnard (*Chelidonichthys lucerna*) is a striking demersal fish found in the eastern Atlantic, from Norway and the British Isles to West Africa, as well as throughout the Mediterranean and Black Seas. Recognizable by its large, wing-like pectoral fins and bright red coloration, the tub gurnard inhabits sandy or muddy seabeds, where it feeds on crustaceans and small fish. The primary countries harvesting tub gurnard are the United Kingdom, France, Spain, and Italy, where it is caught both as a targeted species and as bycatch in trawl and gillnet fisheries. While not a major commercial species compared to cod or haddock, tub gurnard is increasingly valued for its firm, flavorful flesh and is commonly sold in European fish markets, contributing to the diversity of the regional fishing industry.

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