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Summary for Saudi Arabia (2017)
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Data for Saudi Arabia (2017)
Species | Production (t)1 | Estimated mean weight2 (EMW) | EMW id2 | Estimated Numbers (millions)3 |
Barramundi(=Giant seaperch) | 5,500 | 300-2,000 | 3 - 18 | |
Flathead grey mullet | 50 | 500-1,500 | <1 | |
Gilthead seabream | 2,230 | 300-400 | 6 - 7 | |
Groupers nei | 100 | Not estimated4 | ||
Nile tilapia | 7,500 | 250-800 | 9 - 30 | |
North African catfish | 100 | 500-1,500 | <1 | |
Sabaki tilapia | 280 | Not estimated4 | ||
Spinefeet(=Rabbitfishes) nei | 40 | Not estimated4 | ||
Totals by estimate type: | ||||
Production (t) | Percent of total fish production % | Estimated Numbers (millions) | ||
Single species with an EMW | 15,380 | 97 | 18 - 56 | |
Totals for species with an EMW | 15,380 | 97 | 18 - 56 | |
Totals for species without EMW | 420 | 3 | Not estimated4 | |
Total fish production | 15,800 | 100 | ||
out of total aquaculture production | 55,000 |
Estimated by A Mood and P Brooke, Sep 2019