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Is ButterFish kosher?

Yes — ButterFish is kosher under Jewish dietary law.

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

ButterFish (Peprilus triacanthus)

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Scientific name
Peprilus triacanthus
Also known as
American Butterfish, Dollarfish, Shiner, Sheepshead
Habitat
Atlantic coast, Gulf of Mexico
Kosher status
Kosher

About ButterFish

Family Stromateidae, Including: Butterfish (Peprilus tracanthus); Pacific pompano (Peprilus similimus); harvestfishes (Peprilus species)

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

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