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To be kosher, fish need scales and fins. The dictionary definition of cat fish is "Any of numerousscaleless, chiefly freshwater fishes of the order Siluriformes, characteristically having whiskerlike barbels extending from the upper jaw"
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 10y agoBecause it doesn't have fins and scales (See Deuteronomy ch.14).
Specifically, it does not have scales. Catfish, like adult swordfish, have a skin, which is formed by one continuous surface as opposed to scales, which we can see on tuna and salmon.
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Is swai fish kosher?
No. Swai is a type of catfish, and catfish are not a kosher species of fish.
Is the fish bassa kosher?
Basa fish, just like all other forms of catfish, is not kosher.
Is cream dory kosher?
Cream Dory is a species of catfish and is NOT kosher.
Is cat fish kosher?
Sawfish, also know as Carpenter Shark, are a family of rays. These fish are not kosher as they do not meet the two requirements of kosher fish: movable fins and easily removed scales.
What is kosher tuna fish?
Sharks, rays, eels, and catfish are all good examples of fish (in the traditional sense) that are non-kosher.
What kind of fish is swai fish?
Like a catfish
Are Jews aloud to eat flounder fish?
There are certain "swimming" fishes that are kosher, such as salmon, tuna, yellowtail, tilapia, sole, halibut, flounder, etc. However, some fishes and all non-fishes are not kosher, such as catfish, shark, shrimp, lobster, mussels, langostines, squid, octopus, etc.
What is mother catfish called?
A male catfish
What is the scientific name for a Catfish?
There are many fish in the catfish family, but here is a list of selected common species; Blue catfish-Ictalurus Furcatatus, Channel catfish-Ictalurus Punctatus, White catfish-Ameiurus Catus, Flathead Catfish-Pylodictis Olivaris.
What do Catfish do?
Catfish can swim. Some Amazonian catfish can eat people
What can catfish do?
Catfish can swim. Some Amazonian catfish can eat people
Is crab kosher?
No. Krill is not kosher. The criteria for kashrut in aquatic species is that they must have fins and scales. Krill are related to shrimp, and have segmented outer shells known as exoskeletons. Most fish with scales are kosher.
