Crocodile
Crocodylus
Not Kosher
No fins or scales
Fins
No
Scales
No
Description
Crocodile meat is eaten in parts of Australia, Africa, and Southeast Asia, often grilled or used in stews, and is farmed for both meat and skin.
Crocodiles live in tropical rivers, lakes, wetlands, and coastal estuaries across Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas. Some species, like the saltwater crocodile, tolerate the open sea.
Crocodile in foreign languages
| Scientific | Crocodylus |
| Hebrew | תנין |
| Arabic | تمساح |
| Greek | Κροκόδειλος |
| Russian | Настоящие крокодилы |
| Chinese | 鱷屬 |
| Japanese | クロコダイル属 |
| Korean | 크로커다일속 |
| Vietnamese | Chi Cá sấu |
Warnings & Kosher Issues
- A crocodile is a reptile, not a fish, so it is not kosher.
- Several crocodile species are protected, and harvest is regulated or banned in many countries.