Is Lizardfishes kosher?

Lizardfishes is kosher according to Jewish dietary law.

What is the scientific name of Lizardfishes?

The scientific name of Lizardfishes is Aulopiformes.

Does Lizardfishes have fins and scales?

Yes. Lizardfishes 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 Lizardfishes sushi or sashimi?

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

Lizardfishes

Aulopiformes

Kosher

Has fins and scales

Fins Yes

Scales Yes

Description

Lizardfishes are bottom-dwelling marine and estuarine bony fish of tropical and subtropical waters worldwide. They favor sandy seafloors in shallow coastal areas, with the deepest species no more than about 400 m down, and some live in brackish estuaries.

Also known as

Lizard Fish
Lizardfish

Kosher Lizardfishes in foreign languages

Scientific	Aulopiformes
Hebrew	דגי-לטאים
Arabic	مزماريات
French	Aulopiforme
German	Eidechsenfischartige
Russian	Аулопообразные
Turkish	Derinsuzurnasılar
Chinese	仙女魚目
Japanese	ヒメ目
Korean	홍메치목
Vietnamese	Bộ Cá răng kiếm

Warnings & Kosher Issues

Lizardfishes are finned bony fish, and most carry scales, but the sources checked didn't state their scales outright, so verify before relying on kosher status.
Lizardfishes have mouths full of sharp teeth, even on the tongue.