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Is Cobia kosher?

Yes — Cobia is kosher under Jewish dietary law.

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

Cobia (Rachycentron canadum)

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Scientific name
Rachycentron canadum
Also known as
Ling, Lemonfish, Crabeater, Black Kingfish
Habitat
Tropical and subtropical waters worldwide
Kosher status
Kosher

About Cobia

Cobia, cabio, or black bonito (Rachycentron canadum) Cod, cultus, black, blue, or ling. See: Greenlings, Sablefish

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

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