Is Catfish kosher?

Q: Is Catfish kosher?

Catfish is not kosher according to Jewish dietary law. Not kosher. Catfish have no scales, which disqualifies them under the rule that a kosher fish must have both fins and scales (Leviticus 11:9-12).

No — Catfish is not kosher under Jewish dietary law.

Not kosher. Catfish have no scales, which disqualifies them under the rule that a kosher fish must have both fins and scales (Leviticus 11:9-12).

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Scientific name: Siluriformes
Hebrew name: שפמנון
Also known as: Channel catfish, Blue catfish, Flathead catfish, Bullhead
Category: scaleless
Fins & scales: Fins ✓ , no scales ✗
Kosher status: Not kosher