Bigeyes is kosher according to Jewish dietary law.

What is the scientific name of Bigeyes?

The scientific name of Bigeyes is Priacanthidae family.

Does Bigeyes have fins and scales?

Yes. Bigeyes has both fins and removable scales, which is the requirement set in Leviticus 11:9-12 and Deuteronomy 14:9-10 for a fish to be considered kosher.

Can I eat Bigeyes sushi or sashimi?

If Bigeyes is prepared in a kosher kitchen with kosher utensils and ingredients, Bigeyes sushi or sashimi can be kosher. Always verify the kosher certification of the restaurant or preparation source.

Where can I find more information about whether Bigeyes is kosher?

KosherFish.co references the Orthodox Union (OU) and Chabad lists of kosher and non-kosher fish. For specific halachic questions, consult your local Orthodox rabbi.

Bigeyes

Priacanthidae family

Kosher

Has fins and scales

Fins Yes

Scales Yes

Description

Some bigeye species are fished for food.

Bigeyes are marine ray-finned fish of tropical and subtropical parts of the Indian and Pacific Oceans, with a few species in the Atlantic. They live near rock outcrops and reefs, and many are found in deep water beyond normal diving range.

Also known as

Bigeye
Aweoweo
Big Eye
Glasseye
Catalufa

Gallery

Bigeyes — Whole on ice — Whole on ice · Simmremmai / CC BY-SA 3.0

Warnings & Kosher Issues

Kosher: bigeyes have fins and rough, spined scales, so they are kosher.