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Is Scup kosher?

Yes — Scup is kosher under Jewish dietary law.

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

Scup (Stenotomus chrysops)

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Scientific name
Stenotomus chrysops
Also known as
Porgy, Northern Porgy, Sea Bream
Habitat
Western Atlantic, from Nova Scotia to Florida
Kosher status
Kosher

About Scup

See: Porgies

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

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