Is Goatfishes kosher?

Q: Is Goatfishes kosher?

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

Yes — Goatfishes is kosher under Jewish dietary law.

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

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Also known as: Goat Fish, Goatfish, Kumu, Mullet, Red Mullet, Red mullet, Surmullet, Wekes
Kosher status: Kosher

About Goatfishes

or surmullets (Family Mullidae). Including: Goatfishes (Mullus species, Pseudupeneus species); Wekes or goatfishes (Mulloidichthys species, Upeneus species); Kumu (Parupeneus species); Red mullet (Mullus surmuletus).

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

About Goatfishes

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