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Is Grunion kosher?

Yes — Grunion is kosher under Jewish dietary law.

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

Grunion (Leuresthes tenuis)

Image: Photo by Shahan Derkarabetian · licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

Scientific name
Leuresthes tenuis
Also known as
California Grunion
Habitat
California coast, sandy beaches
Kosher status
Kosher

About Grunion

See: Silversides

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

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