Crappie is kosher according to Jewish dietary law.

What is the scientific name of Crappie?

The scientific name of Crappie is Pomoxis species.

Does Crappie have fins and scales?

Yes. Crappie 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 Crappie sushi or sashimi?

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

Crappie

Pomoxis species

Kosher

Has fins and scales

Fins Yes

Scales Yes

Description

Crappie is a popular panfish, widely regarded as one of the best-tasting freshwater fish. The flesh is milky white.

Crappie are freshwater sunfish native to much of the United States and southern Canada, covering the Great Lakes, Hudson Bay, and Mississippi River basins. They hold near weed beds and submerged cover like logs and boulders.

Also known as

Black Crappie
White Crappie
Papermouth
Speckled Perch
Strawberry bass
Sac-a-lait
Calico bass
Speckled bass

Kosher Crappie in foreign languages

Scientific	Pomoxis species
Arabic	كراب
German	Crappie
Chinese	刺蓋太陽魚屬
Japanese	クラッピー

Warnings & Kosher Issues

Kosher: a sunfish (sunfish family) with fins and scales, so it is a kosher fish.