15 World’s Most Produced Fish Species
15 World’s Most Produced Fish Species -
According to The State of the World series and
Aquaculture, Report of FAO in 2022. There are 15 World’s Most Produced Fish
Species in 2020. These species of fish have become the important species in the
world due to the huge of production.
The data of the 15 world’s most produced species
was obtained from the statistical report in FAO Database in 2020. Meanwhile,
the rank of the fish is based on the production of fish in 2020. The kind of fish is the aquaculture fish and
captured fish. Aquaculture is the method to breed, raise, and harvest Human in
specific place in fresh water or marine. Meanwhile, captured fish is the fish
that has been caught by human from wildlife (sea, ocean, lake, and the other
parts). Here is the rank of 15
World’s Most Produced Fish that is based on the “The State of World
Fisheries and Aquaculture 2022” of FAO.
The Rank of 15 World’s Most Produced Fish
|
Rank |
Name of Spesies |
Scientific Name |
Production in 2020 |
|
(in thousand tons, live weight) |
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|
1 |
Grass carp |
Ctenopharyngodon idellus |
5,791.5 |
|
2 |
Silver carp |
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix |
4,896.6 |
|
3 |
Anchoveta |
Engraulis ringens |
4,896.0 |
|
4 |
Nile tilapia |
Oreochromis niloticus |
4,407.2 |
|
5 |
Common carp |
Cyprinus carpio |
4,237.3 |
|
6 |
Alaska pollock |
Gadus chalcogrammus |
3,544.0 |
|
7 |
Catla |
Catla catla |
3,540.3 |
|
8 |
Bighead carp |
Hypophthalmichthys nobilis |
3,187.2 |
|
9 |
Skipjack tuna |
Katsuwonus pelamis |
2,827.0 |
|
10 |
Crucian carp |
Carassius spp |
2,748.6 |
|
11 |
Atlantic salmon |
Salmo salar |
2,719.6 |
|
12 |
Striped catfish |
Pangasianodon hypophthalmus |
2,520.4 |
|
13 |
Roho labeo |
Labeo rohita |
2,484.8 |
|
14 |
Atlantic herring |
Clupea harengus |
1,598.0 |
|
15 |
Yellowfin tuna |
Thunnus albacares |
1,569.0 |
|
Source :
The State of the World series and Aquaculture, FAO, 2022 |
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Brief
Description of 15 World’s Most Important Fish
1.Grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idellus)
Grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idellus) is the most popular and important fish in the world and became one of the most consumed of Fish by The People. This species basically is a freshwater fish that belongs to Cyprinidae family. This herbivorous fish is native Chinese freshwater fish and have the biggest production in 2021 with 5.7 million tons across the nations.
2.Silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix)
3.Anchoveta (Engraulis ringens)
Anchoveta (Engraulis ringens) become the third most important fish based on its production in 2020. Statistically, the production of Anchoveta in 2020 reached 4.8 million tonnes. Taxonomically, this species belongs to Engraulidae family. As a marine species, the anchoveta still become the most caught fish in the world than the other marine species. Functionally, the usage of Anchoveta can be processed as fish meal and direct human consumption, as fresh fish, as canned fish or as salted-matured fillets.
4.Nile
tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)
Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)
become the fourth-biggest most important fish in the world. Statistically, the production of the Nile tilapia
all over the world, around 4.4 million tons. Historically, this aquatic
species native to northern half of Africa and the Levante area. This usage of
the nile tilapia is widely consumed by some of country's cuisine. They prepared
it in the different and unique style
5.Common carp (Cyprinus carpio)
Eurasian or European carp/ common carp (Cyprinus carpio) is one of the most popular fish in the world. Statistically, this production species of this species in 2020 reached 4.2 million tonnes. Taxonomically, this species belongs to Cyprinidae. Basically, this species is native to Europe and Asia. Some of the country consume this fish due to the good taste.
6.Alaska pollock (Gadus chalcogrammus)
Alaska pollock / walleye pollock (Gadus chalcogrammus) is a marine species that has been popular in some countries. This fish species can be processed into different type of culinary products Fillets, Surimi, and Pollock roe. Statistically, in 2020, the production of Alaska Pollock all over the world is around 3.5 million tonnes. Taxonomically, this species belongs to Gadidae family and the largest population can be found in the eastern Bering Sea.
7.Catla (Catla catla)
Catla (Labeo catla) is one of the major South Asian fish carp. Historically, this species is native to northern India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan. Statistically, the Catla’s production in 2020 reached 3.5 million tons. In the South Asia, this species is one of the most popular aquaculture species.
8.Bighead carp (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis)
The bighead carp (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis) is the next aquaculture species that belong to Cyprinidae species. Historically, this species is native to the large rivers and associated floodplain lakes of eastern Asia. Statistically, according to FAO Report, the production of Bighead Carp in all over the world is around 3.1 million tons.
9.Skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis)
Skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) is marine fish species that belongs to Scombridae family Some of the countries used it for culinary. Some of them are katsuo (Japan), cakalang fufu (minahasa, Indonesia), and aku (hawaii). Statistically, the production of Skipjack Tuna in 2020 reached 2.8 million tons.
10.Crucian carp (Carassius spp)
Crucian carp (Carassius carassius) is widely founded in European region. Basically, this species belongs to Cyprinidae family. Statistically, the production of the Crucian carp all over the world reached 2.7 million tons in 2020.
11.Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar)
Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) is the one of the most popular taxonomically, this species belong to Salmonidae and commonly found in the northern Atlantic Ocean and in rivers that flow into this ocean. Statistically, the production of Atlantic Salmon all over the World reached 2.7 million tons.
12.Striped catfish (Pangasianodon
hypophthalmus)
Striped catfish (Pangasianodon hypophthalmus) is one of the most popular aquaculture species. Basically, it was founded in Asia region around Mekong, Chao Phraya, and Maeklong basins. Historically, the production of the species reached 2.5 million tons.
13.Roho labeo (Labeo rohita)
Roho labeo (Labeo rohita) is one of the most popular aquaculture species. Basically, this species was founded in Asia region including Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Myanmar and Nepal. Statistically, this species production in 2020 reached 2.4 million tons.
14.Atlantic herring (Clupea harengus)
Atlantic herring (Clupea harengus) is one of the marine species that belongs to Clupeidae family. A large amount of population can be found in the Atlantic Ocean. Statistically, the production of Atlantic herring in 2020 reached 1.5 million tons.
15.Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares)
yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) is marine fish species that can be founded in the deep offshore waters. Taxonomically, this species belongs to Scombridae family. Statitically, this production of this species reached 1.5 million tonnes in 2020.
Bibliography
of 15 World’s Most Produced Fish
FAO. 2022. The State of World Fisheries and
Aquaculture 2022. Towards Blue Transformation. Rome, FAO. https://doi.org/10.4060/cc0461en .