The yellownose skate (*Zearaja chilensis*), also known as the Chilean yellownose skate, is a demersal cartilaginous fish found primarily along the coasts of southern South America, particularly off Chile and Argentina. Characterized by its broad, flattened body and distinctive yellowish snout, the yellownose skate inhabits continental shelf and slope waters. The main countries engaged in the commercial harvest of this species are Chile and, to a lesser extent, Argentina. In Chile, the yellownose skate is an important component of the bottom trawl and longline fisheries, often targeted for its flesh, which is consumed locally and exported. Argentina also reports incidental catches, but Chile is by far the leading nation in both landings and exports. Overfishing and unregulated exploitation have raised concerns about the sustainability of yellownose skate populations, leading to increased interest in fisheries management and conservation efforts in the region.
| Rank | Country | Metric Tons |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argentina | 140 |
Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.