Frogfish is not kosher according to Jewish dietary law. Not kosher. Frogfish have loose, scaleless skin covered in warts and growths.

What is the scientific name of Frogfish?

The scientific name of Frogfish is Antennariidae.

Does Frogfish have fins and scales?

Frogfish does not meet the requirement of having both fins and removable scales. Leviticus 11:9-12 requires fish to have both fins and scales to be considered kosher.

Can I eat Frogfish sushi or sashimi?

No. Since Frogfish is not kosher, it should not be consumed in any preparation, including sushi or sashimi.

Where can I find more information about whether Frogfish 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.

Frogfish

Antennariidae

Not Kosher

Description

Frogfish aren't a food fish.

Frogfish live in tropical and subtropical waters of the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian Ocean, and Red Sea. They sit on the ocean floor around coral or rock reefs down to about 100 meters, with the most variety in the Indo-Pacific around Indonesia.

Also known as

Anglerfish (shallow)
Sargassum fish

Frogfish in foreign languages

Scientific	Antennariidae
Hebrew	פיתיונאיים
Spanish	Sapo (pez)
French	Antennariidés
German	Anglerfische
Russian	Клоуновые
Chinese	躄魚科
Japanese	カエルアンコウ科
Korean	씬벵이과
Thai	ปลากบ

Warnings & Kosher Issues

Its skin is scaleless and bare, often covered in bumpy growths, so it is not kosher.
Called anglerfish in Australia, where the name frogfish refers to a different family.