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Is Tarpon kosher?

Yes — Tarpon is kosher under Jewish dietary law.

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

Tarpon (Megalops atlanticus)

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Scientific name
Megalops atlanticus
Also known as
Silver King, Sabalo, Atlantic Tarpon
Habitat
Western Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, coastal and estuarine waters
Kosher status
Kosher

About Tarpon

Tarpon (Megalops atlantica)

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

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