Is Cottonwick kosher?

Cottonwick is kosher according to Jewish dietary law.

What is the scientific name of Cottonwick?

The scientific name of Cottonwick is Haemulon melanurum.

Does Cottonwick have fins and scales?

Yes. Cottonwick 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 Cottonwick sushi or sashimi?

If Cottonwick is prepared in a kosher kitchen with kosher utensils and ingredients, Cottonwick 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 Cottonwick 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.

Cottonwick

Haemulon melanurum

Kosher

Has fins and scales

Fins Yes

Scales Yes

Description

Haemulon melanurum, the cottonwick grunt, is a species of ray-finned fish within the family Haemulidae. The species is found inhabiting tropical waters in the western Atlantic near parts of North and South America.

The cottonwick is a tropical grunt of the western Atlantic, found from northern Brazil up to southeastern Florida and Veracruz, plus southeastern Texas and Bermuda. It lives in clear water down to about 50 m, alongside reefs, seagrass beds, and shipwrecks.

Also known as

Cottonwick grunt

Kosher Cottonwick in foreign languages

Scientific	Haemulon melanurum
Spanish	ronco lomo manchado

Gallery

Cottonwick — Alive — Alive · Andy Blackledge / CC BY 2.0

Warnings & Kosher Issues

Kosher: a grunt with fins and scales, so it is a kosher fish.