Sea chubs

Blue sketch illustration of Sea chubs
Kosher
Has fins and scales
Fins Yes
Scales Yes
Description

Sea chubs are eaten in some regions but aren't a major food fish. The flesh can taste strong because of their largely plant-based, algae-grazing diet.

Sea chubs (family Kyphosidae) are nearshore marine fish found in the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans, usually close to shore around reefs and rocky areas. The family includes Bermuda chub, opaleye, and halfmoon.

Also known as

  • Bermuda Chub
  • Bermuda chug
  • Halfmoon
  • Opaleye
  • Rudderfish
  • Sea Chub
Warnings & Kosher Issues
  • Kosher. Sea chubs have fins and scales.
  • Don't confuse the sea chub called 'rudderfish' here with the unrelated pilot fish, or with the deep-water black ruff that also goes by 'rudderfish.'