Tautog is kosher according to Jewish dietary law.

What is the scientific name of Tautog?

The scientific name of Tautog is Tautoga onitis.

Does Tautog have fins and scales?

Yes. Tautog 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 Tautog sushi or sashimi?

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

Tautog

Tautoga onitis

Kosher

Has fins and scales

Fins Yes

Scales Yes

Description

The tautog, also known as the blackfish, is a species of wrasse native to the western Atlantic Ocean from Nova Scotia to South Carolina. This species inhabits hard substrate habitats in inshore waters at depths from 1 to 75 m.

Tautog is white, firm, and delicately flavored. It can be grilled, baked, or used in fish chowder, and it was long a favorite table fish in New York.

The tautog lives over hard bottom in inshore western Atlantic waters from Nova Scotia to South Carolina, in depths from about 1 to 75 meters. It hides among rocks, reefs, and wrecks, which makes it a target for anglers and divers.

Also known as

Blackfish
Tog
Black Porgy

Kosher Tautog in foreign languages

Scientific	Tautoga onitis
Portuguese	Tautog
Chinese	裸首梳唇隆頭魚
Japanese	トートグ

Gallery

Tautog — Alive — Alive · Internet Archive Book Images / No restrictions

Warnings & Kosher Issues

Kosher. The tautog is a wrasse with fins and scales.