Is Angelfishes kosher?

Angelfishes is kosher according to Jewish dietary law. It has the fins and scales required by kashrut.

Yes — Angelfishes is kosher under Jewish dietary law.

Angelfishes has fins and scales, which are the two requirements for kosher fish under Jewish dietary law (Leviticus 11:9-12).

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About Angelfishes

Also known as butterflyfish (Family Chaetodontidae). Including: Angelfishes (Holacanthus species, Pomacanthus species).

Source: kosherfish.co/kosher-fish-list (snapshot 2025-12-19); legacy csv