Tilefish is kosher according to Jewish dietary law.

What is the scientific name of Tilefish?

The scientific name of Tilefish is Lopholatilus chamaeleonticeps.

Does Tilefish have fins and scales?

Yes. Tilefish 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 Tilefish sushi or sashimi?

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

Tilefish

Lopholatilus chamaeleonticeps

Kosher

Has fins and scales

Fins Yes

Scales Yes

Description

The great northern tilefish or golden tile, is the largest species in the family Malacanthidae (tilefishes). It grows to a length of between 38 and 44 inches.

The great northern tilefish lives along the outer continental shelf, burrowing in sandy and muddy bottoms near the edge of deeper water. Tilefish as a group are found in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans, often near reefs.

Also known as

Golden Tilefish
Golden Bass
Rainbow Tilefish

Kosher Tilefish in foreign languages

Scientific	Lopholatilus chamaeleonticeps
German	Ziegelbarsch
Russian	Северный хохлач
Chinese	脊項弱棘魚
Korean	타일피쉬

Gallery

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Warnings & Kosher Issues

Kosher. The tilefish has fins and scales.
The FDA and EPA advise pregnant and breastfeeding women and young children to avoid tilefish from the Gulf of Mexico because of high mercury. Atlantic tilefish carry lower mercury levels.