Corbina is kosher according to Jewish dietary law.

What is the scientific name of Corbina?

The scientific name of Corbina is Menticirrhus undulatus.

Does Corbina have fins and scales?

Yes. Corbina 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 Corbina sushi or sashimi?

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

Corbina

Menticirrhus undulatus

Kosher

Has fins and scales

Fins Yes

Scales Yes

Description

The California corbina, is a marine demersal fish in the croaker family. It can often be found along sandy beaches and in shallow bays.

The California corbina is a marine, bottom-dwelling croaker found from the Gulf of California up to Point Conception, California. It feeds along sandy beaches and in shallow bays down to about 20 m, and is usually caught from beaches, piers, and jetties.

Also known as

California Corbina
Corvina
Surf Fish
California kingcroaker
California whiting
Kingfish

Kosher Corbina in foreign languages

Scientific	Menticirrhus undulatus
Spanish	Ratón
French	Bourrugue de Californie
Chinese	波紋無鰾石首魚

Gallery

Corbina — Alive — Alive · Basilosauridae / CC BY-SA 4.0

Warnings & Kosher Issues

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