The family Nemipteridae is represented by Nemipterus japonicus in the trawler catches off Oman Sea. The catch ratio of N. japonicus has been increased within last decade and is considered as one of the main commercial species. Threadfin breams are one of the important demersal resources caught throughout the year in small trawlers and boats. this valuable high-protein resource used to produce products such as surimi, fish balls and marinated fish.
