Is Damselfishes kosher?

Damselfishes is kosher according to Jewish dietary law.

Does Damselfishes have fins and scales?

Yes. Damselfishes 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 Damselfishes sushi or sashimi?

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

Damselfishes

Kosher

Has fins and scales

Fins Yes

Scales Yes

Description

Most damselfishes live on or near coral reefs in the Indo-West Pacific, from East Africa to Polynesia, with the greatest concentration from the Philippines to Australia. Most live in shallow water, roughly 2 to 15 meters deep.

Also known as

Blacksmith
Damselfish
Garibaldi
Anemonefish
Clownfish

Kosher Damselfishes in foreign languages

Hebrew	אלמוגית
Arabic	سمكة الآنسة
Spanish	Damisela
French	Poisson-demoiselle
Italian	Chrysiptera sp. nov.
Russian	Damselfish
Vietnamese	Cá thia biển

Warnings & Kosher Issues

Kosher. Damselfishes have fins and scales, though most are aquarium fish, not food fish.
The family includes the clownfish and anemonefish.