Is Butterfly fish kosher?

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

Yes — Butterfly fish is kosher under Jewish dietary law.

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

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About Butterfly fish

See: Angelfish

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