Top fish catches in metric tons from the latest year with data available, 2022. Data from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
| Rank | Fish Species | Metric Tons |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paraguayan caiman | 44,316 |
| 2 | Freshwater fishes nei | 7,800 |
Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.