NAICS 112519

Overview

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is the federal standard for classifying business establishments to support the compilation and publication of U.S. economic statistics. Developed under the Office of Management and Budget with Canada and Mexico, NAICS replaced SIC in 1997. The current vintage is 2022, which Census programs are implementing on a rolling timeline through 2027. ¹
NAICS 112519 covers establishments primarily engaged in farm raising aquatic animals other than finfish and shellfish. Examples include alligator, frog, and turtle production; cross‑references direct users to related industries for wild‑capture fishing and for finfish or shellfish aquaculture. ²

See also on G2X:

• G2X — NAICS 112511
• G2X — NAICS 112512

What this NAICS covers

• Aquaculture of non‑finfish, non‑shellfish aquatic animals raised in controlled environments (e.g., ponds, tanks). ²
• Alligator production conducted as aquaculture. ²
• Frog farming where animals are bred/raised in captivity rather than captured from the wild. ²
• Turtle production in aquaculture facilities. ²
• Operations using aquaculture interventions such as confinement, feeding, stocking, or predator protection. ²
• Excludes farm raising of finfish, classified in 112511. ²
• Excludes farm raising of shellfish, classified in 112512; wild capture of terrapins, turtles, frogs, and other marine animals is classified in 114119. ²

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Cross‑references identify closely related industries and common misclassifications. ²

Type	Code	Descriptor
NAICS	112511	Finfish Farming and Fish Hatcheries
NAICS	112512	Shellfish Farming
NAICS	114111	Finfish Fishing
NAICS	114119	Other Marine Fishing

Classification and data coverage notes

• Census programs began publishing on a 2022 NAICS basis with 2022 data releases and anticipate full adoption across programs by the end of 2027, with limited exceptions. ¹
• The 2022 Economic Census does not cover NAICS 111, NAICS 112, NAICS 113, or NAICS 114; therefore, NAICS 112519 is outside Economic Census scope. ³
• Official 2022 NAICS titles and short descriptions at the 6‑digit level are available via Census “Industry Reference Files.” ⁴

Frequently asked questions

• What activities fall under NAICS 112519?
  Farm raising of aquatic animals other than finfish and shellfish, notably alligators, frogs, and turtles. Establishments use aquaculture methods such as confinement, feeding, and predator control rather than wild capture, and they are part of Animal Aquaculture. ²

• How does NAICS 112519 differ from 112511 and 112512?
  112519 covers non‑finfish, non‑shellfish aquaculture. Finfish aquaculture is in 112511; shellfish aquaculture is in 112512. Using the correct code ensures consistent classification across federal statistical programs. ²

• Are wild‑capture activities included here?
  No. Commercial catching of finfish or shellfish from natural habitats is classified in 114111 and 114112. Miscellaneous wild capture of marine animals such as terrapins, turtles, and frogs is in 114119. ²

• Is NAICS 112519 included in 2022 Economic Census tables?
  No. The 2022 Economic Census excludes NAICS 112 industries, so tables specific to 112519 are not published in that program. Other Census programs may still tabulate data by NAICS. ³

• What is the current NAICS vintage and timeline for use?
  The current vintage is 2022 NAICS. Census programs began implementing it with 2022 releases and expect full adoption by year‑end 2027, with a few program‑specific exceptions. ¹

Useful resources

• G2X — NAICS 112519 overview
• Census NAICS: Industry 112519 official description and cross‑references. ²
• Census: Implementation of the 2022 NAICS (overview and timeline). ¹
• 2022 Economic Census Methodology (coverage and exclusions). ³
• Census Industry Reference Files — 2022 NAICS descriptions. ⁴

References

1. U.S. Census Bureau. Implementation of the 2022 NAICS. https://www.census.gov/library/reference/code-lists/naics/2022/implementation-timeline.html
2. U.S. Census Bureau. NAICS 2022: 112519 All Other Aquaculture (official definition and cross‑references). https://www.census.gov/naics/?input=112519&year=2022&details=112519
3. U.S. Census Bureau. 2022 Economic Census Methodology (Coverage and exclusions). https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/economic-census/year/2022/technical-documentation/methodology.html
4. U.S. Census Bureau. Nonemployer Statistics — Industry Reference Files (2022 NAICS Descriptions). https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/nonemployer-statistics/technical-documentation/reference/naics-descriptions.html