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Is Bigeyes kosher?

Yes — Bigeyes is kosher under Jewish dietary law.

Bigeyes has fins and scales, which are the two requirements for kosher fish under Jewish dietary law (Leviticus 11:9-12).

Bigeyes (Priacanthidae family)

Image: Photo by Sahat Ratmuangkhwang (Andaman Coastal Research Station for Development, Faculty of Fisheries, Kasetsart University) · licensed CC BY 3.0 · source

Scientific name
Priacanthidae family
Also known as
Bigeye, Aweoweo, Big Eye, Glasseye
Habitat
Tropical and subtropical waters, deep reefs
Kosher status
Kosher

About Bigeyes

Family Priacanthidae. Including: Bigeyes or aweoweos (Priacanthus species)

Source: kosherfish.co/kosher-fish-list (snapshot 2025-12-19); legacy csv

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