The Zanzibar weed fish, more commonly known as the Zanzibar weedfish (*Bryaninops amplus*), is a small, cryptic species found among seagrass beds and algae-covered reefs in the Western Indian Ocean, particularly around Zanzibar and the East African coast. This fish is not a major target of large-scale commercial fisheries due to its diminutive size and elusive nature; instead, it is occasionally collected for the ornamental aquarium trade. The primary countries involved in the limited harvest of Zanzibar weedfish are Tanzania (including Zanzibar), Kenya, and Mozambique, where local fishers may gather them alongside other small reef fish. The fishing industry for this species is small and highly localized, often driven by demand from international aquarium markets rather than food fisheries. Conservation concerns are minimal at present, but habitat degradation in seagrass and reef environments could impact populations in the future.
| Rank | Country | Metric Tons |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indonesia | 226 |
Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.