Is Blacksmith kosher?

Blacksmith is kosher according to Jewish dietary law.

What is the scientific name of Blacksmith?

The scientific name of Blacksmith is Chromis punctipinnis.

Does Blacksmith have fins and scales?

Yes. Blacksmith 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 Blacksmith sushi or sashimi?

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

Blacksmith

Chromis punctipinnis

Kosher

Has fins and scales

Fins Yes

Scales Yes

Description

The blacksmith, also known as the blacksmith chromis and blacksmith damselfish, is a species of fish in the damselfish family. It is native to the subtropical northeastern Pacific Ocean, where it range is from Monterey Bay, California, USA, to central Baja California, Mexico.

The blacksmith is a marine damselfish of the subtropical northeast Pacific, ranging from Monterey Bay, California to central Baja California. It stays close to the sea floor over rocks and slopes and in kelp forests, down to about 46 m.

Also known as

Blue Damselfish
Pacific Damselfish
Blacksmith chromis
Blacksmith damselfish

Kosher Blacksmith in foreign languages

Scientific	Chromis punctipinnis
Hebrew	כרומית פנקטיפיניס
Spanish	Castañeta Herrera

Gallery

Blacksmith — Alive — Alive · Roban Kramer / CC BY-SA 2.0

Warnings & Kosher Issues

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