The study aimed to analyze the landing of commercial fishing in Middle Madeira River, near Manicoré city, identifying the exploited species, fishing grounds and the contribution for the local supplying of fish. Fish landings were sampled daily, using questionnaires, given to fishermen after the fish sale. In 2002, 225.4 tons of fish were landed in Manicoré city. Motorized canoes undertook more fishing trips, but the higher fish landings were accomplished by boats. Mean values of fish landings were 11.2 tons/month, 5.4 tons/month and 2.4 tons/month for boats, motorized canoes and fish purchasers, respectively. 32 species or group of species were landed, with a predominance of jaraqui (Semaprochilodus spp), pacu (Mylossoma duriventre), curimatá (Prochilodus nigricans), sardinha (Triportheus spp) e jatuarana (Brycon spp), responsible for 75% of fish production. 32 fishing grounds were identified and the most exploited were the Madeira and Manicoré rivers, Acará and Boquerão lakes and the Matupiri stream.
Amazonian; Artisanal fishing; Fishing grounds; Exploited species; Madeira River
