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Is Stingray kosher?

No — Stingray is not kosher under Jewish dietary law.

Not kosher. Stingrays are cartilaginous fish without halachic scales. Eaten as "skate" in many kitchens — the ruling is the same.

Stingray (Dasyatidae)

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Scientific name
Dasyatidae
Also known as
Southern stingray, Bluespotted stingray
Category
cartilaginous
Fins & scales
Fins ✓ , no scales ✗
Kosher status
Not kosher

About Stingray

Flat-bodied rays with whip-like tails carrying venomous barbs.

Kosher ruling

Not kosher. Stingrays are cartilaginous fish without halachic scales. Eaten as "skate" in many kitchens — the ruling is the same.

Source: Orthodox Union

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