Wrass is kosher according to Jewish dietary law.

What is the scientific name of Wrass?

The scientific name of Wrass is Labridae family.

Does Wrass have fins and scales?

Yes. Wrass 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 Wrass sushi or sashimi?

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

Wrass

Labridae family

Kosher

Has fins and scales

Fins Yes

Scales Yes

Description

Wrasses are eaten in many regions. The tautog was a staple food fish for Indigenous peoples of the western Atlantic, and relatives like hogfish and California sheephead are still good eating.

Wrasses live in tropical and subtropical seas across the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans, with some in temperate water. They stick close to the bottom on coral reefs and rocky shores.

Also known as

Wrasse
Tautog
Hogfish
California Sheephead
Cunner
Bergall

Kosher Wrass in foreign languages

Scientific	Labridae family
Arabic	سجلات راس
Spanish	Wrasse Records
Portuguese	Wrasse Records
French	Wrasse Records
Italian	Wrasse Records
German	Wrasse Records
Japanese	ラッセ・レコード

Warnings & Kosher Issues

Kosher. Wrasses are ray-finned fish with both fins and scales.