Is Buffalo Fishes kosher?

Buffalo Fishes is kosher according to Jewish dietary law. It has the fins and scales required by kashrut.

Yes — Buffalo Fishes is kosher under Jewish dietary law.

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

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Scientific name: Ictiobus species
Also known as: Buffalo Fish, Bigmouth Buffalo, Smallmouth Buffalo, Black Buffalo
Habitat: North American freshwater rivers and lakes
Kosher status: Kosher

About Buffalo Fishes

See: Suckers

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

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