Is Yellowtail kosher?

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

Yes — Yellowtail is kosher under Jewish dietary law.

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

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Scientific name: Seriola lalandi
Hebrew name: מוסר ים
Also known as: Yellowtail Amberjack, California Yellowtail, Hiramasa, Kingfish
Habitat: Pacific and Atlantic, temperate and subtropical waters
Kosher status: Kosher

About Yellowtail

See: Jacks

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

Greater Amberjack, AJ, Reef Donkey

Yellowtail, Rabirubia