Is Angelfishes kosher?

Angelfishes is kosher according to Jewish dietary law.

What is the scientific name of Angelfishes?

The scientific name of Angelfishes is Pomacanthidae family.

Does Angelfishes have fins and scales?

Yes. Angelfishes 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 Angelfishes sushi or sashimi?

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

Angelfishes

Pomacanthidae family

Kosher

Has fins and scales

Fins Yes

Scales Yes

Description

Marine angelfish are occasionally eaten but are best known as popular aquarium fish.

Marine angelfish live on shallow tropical reefs in the Atlantic, Indian, and mostly western Pacific Oceans, seldom deeper than about 50 m. They hide among reef nooks and crevices at night.

Also known as

Angelfish
Butterfly Fish
Queen Angelfish
French Angelfish

Gallery

Angelfishes — Whole on ice — Whole on ice · Pacific Southwest Region USFWS from Sacramento, US / Public domain

Warnings & Kosher Issues

Kosher: reef angelfish are bony fish with fins and scales, so they are kosher.
Ciguatera poisoning has been reported from eating marine angelfish.