Moonfsh is kosher according to Jewish dietary law.

Does Moonfsh have fins and scales?

Yes. Moonfsh 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 Moonfsh sushi or sashimi?

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

Moonfsh

Kosher

Has fins and scales

Fins Yes

Scales Yes

Description

Opah has rich, creamy flesh and is commonly served as sashimi or cut into steaks.

The opah is an open-ocean fish that lives at mesopelagic depths of 50 to 500 m. It's found worldwide across the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans in water around 8 to 22 degrees C, and migrates vertically through the day.

Also known as

Opah
Jerusalem Haddock
Cravo

Warnings & Kosher Issues

Opah has fins and scales (the body is covered in minute cycloid scales), so it is kosher.
Moonfish is an ambiguous name. It's also used for the lookdown and other unrelated fish, so the name alone doesn't pin down the species.