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Is Grouper kosher?

Yes — Grouper is kosher under Jewish dietary law.

Grouper has fins and scales, which are the two requirements for kosher fish under Jewish dietary law (Leviticus 11:9-12).

Grouper (Epinephelus species)

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Scientific name
Epinephelus species
Also known as
Grouper, Black Grouper, Red Grouper, Goliath Grouper, Nassau Grouper
Habitat
Tropical and subtropical reefs worldwide
Kosher status
Kosher

About Grouper

See: Sea Basses Epinephelus is a genus of marine, ray-finned fish, groupers from the subfamily Epinephelinae, part of the family Serranidae, which also includes the anthias and sea basses. They are predatory fish, largely associated with reefs, and are found in tropical and subtropical seas throughout the world. They are important target species for fisheries. Epinephelus is a genus of marine, ray-finned fish, groupers from the subfamily Epinephelinae, part of the family Serranidae, which also includes the anthias and sea basses. They are predatory fish, largely associated with reefs, and are found in tropical and subtropical seas throughout the world. They are important target species for fisheries. Characteristics The fishes in the genus Epinephelus have elongated, subcylindrical bodies, which may be oblong or deep and compressed in shape. The depth of the body varies between 2.3 and 3.7 times the standard length and the head is usually around the same length as the body is deep. The preopercle can be rounded or angular and has a serrated rear edge with the serrations at the angle being enlarged to a lesser or greater extent. In a small number of species, serrations are small, and on the lower edge, they are covered by skin. Caniform teeth are found at the front of jaws, although these can be rather small in a few species. They do not have any obviously enlarged caniform teeth in the middle of the lower jaw. Teeth are on the roof of the mouth. In adults, the maxilla does not have a noticeable bony protrusion on the lower rear angle...

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