Top Warehou Not Elsewhere Included Fishing Countries

Top warehou, often referred to as "warehou not elsewhere included" (NEI) in fisheries statistics, is a term used to group several species of deep-bodied, pelagic fish in the family Centrolophidae, commonly found in the temperate waters of the Southern Hemisphere. These fish are known for their firm, white flesh and are valued in both commercial and recreational fisheries. Major fishing countries for warehou NEI include New Zealand and Australia, where the species such as silver warehou (Seriolella punctata) and blue warehou (Seriolella brama) are primarily caught by trawl fisheries. These nations have developed regulated warehou fisheries, often as part of broader mixed-species trawl operations targeting other demersal fish. Smaller catches are also reported from countries like Chile and South Africa, where warehou are taken as bycatch in other commercial fisheries. The warehou fishery is subject to management measures in key countries to prevent overfishing, reflecting the importance of this resource in Southern Hemisphere seafood markets.

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