Top White Blotched Grouper Fishing Countries

The White Blotched Grouper (Epinephelus multinotatus), also known as the Brown-spotted Reef Cod, is a demersal fish species found in the tropical and subtropical waters of the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific Ocean. Recognized by its pale body marked with distinctive white blotches and brown spots, this grouper inhabits coral reefs and rocky substrates at depths ranging from 20 to 100 meters. The species is highly valued for its firm, white flesh and is targeted by both artisanal and commercial fisheries. The top countries harvesting White Blotched Grouper include India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Oman, where it is caught using handlines, traps, and bottom-set nets. In these regions, the grouper contributes significantly to local economies and export markets, though concerns about overfishing have prompted some nations to implement regulations to ensure the sustainability of stocks.

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