Kosher Fish Around the World

Fresh and frozen kosher species of fish, either whole or filleted, are permitted
provided that some skin (bearing easily detachable scales) is attached. All minced
fish and products containing fish require Rabbinical supervision. Here we list
commonly available kosher fish in 21 countries, translating the names where
necessary. For lists of kosher fish in other countries, email [email protected].

EUROPEAN COUNTRIES
UK CYPRUS CZECH REPUBLIC
Anchovy Antzougia, Antzoyia Ancovicka
Bass Lavraki Okoun
Bream Tsipoura Prazma, Cejn
Brill - Platys
Carp Kiprinos Kapr
Cod Bacceliaos Treska
Dab - Platys
Grayling - Lipan
Haddock - Treska
Halibut - Halibut, Platys
Herring - Sled
Mackerel Scoumbri Makrela
Mullet Kephalos -
Mullet Red Kephalos Parmice
Perch Perka Okoun
Pike Barbouni Stika
Plaice - Platys
Pollack Gados -
Roach - Plotice
Salmon - Losos
Sardine Sardella Sardinka
Sole Glossa Platys
Sprat - Sprota
Tench Kiprinos Lin
Trout - Pstruh
Tuna Tonos Tunak
Whiting - Merlan, Treska

UK DENMARK FRANCE
Anchovy Ansjos Anchois
Bass Bars Bar Commun
Bream Brasen Breme
Brill Slethvarre Barbue
Carp Karpe Carpe
Cod Torsk Cabillaud
Dab Ising Limande
Flounder Skrubbe Flet
Grayling - Ombre
Gurnard Knurhane Grondin
Haddock Kuller Aiglefin
Hake Kulmule Merlu
Halibut Helleflynder Fletan
Herring Sild Hareng
Ling Lange Lingue
Mackerel Makrel Maquereau
Mullet Multe Mulet
Perch Aborre Perche
Pike Gedde Brochet
Pilchard Sardin Pilchard
Plaice Rodspaette Plie, Carrelet
Pollack Lubbe Lieu Jaune
Red Snapper - Rouget
Roach Skalle Gardon
Salmon Laks Saumon
Sardine Sardin Sardine
Sole Tunge Sole
Sprat Brisling Sprat
Tench Suder Tanche
Trout Orred Truite
Tuna Tunfisk Thon
Whiting Hvilling Merlan

UK GERMANY GREECE
Anchovy Sardelle Antjuga, Giavros
Bass Seebarsch Lavraki
Bream Brasse Lestia
Brill Glattbutt Pissi, Romvos
Carp Weissfisch Kyprinos
Cod Kabeljau Gados, Bakaliaros
Dab Scharbe Chromatida
Flounder Flunder Chematida
Grayling Asche -
Gurnard Knurrhahn Kaponi
Haddock Schellfisch Gados
Hake Seehecht Bakaliaros
Halibut Heilbutt Hippoglossa
Herring Hering Regha
Ling Leng Pentiki
Mackerel Makrele Scoumbri
Mullet Meerasche Kephalos
Perch Barsch Perca Chani
Pike Hecht Tourna
Pilchard Pilchard Sardella
Plaice Scholle Glossaki
Pollack Pollack -
Roach Plotze Tsironi
Salmon Lachs Solomos
Sardine Sardine Sardella
Sole Seezunge Glossa
Sprat Sprotte Papalina
Tench Schlei Glinia
Trout Forelle Pestropha
Tuna Thun Tonnos
Whiting Wittling Bakaliaros

UK HOLLAND ITALY
Anchovy Ansjovis Acciuga
Bass Zeebaars Spigola, Branzino
Bream Brasem Brama
Brill Griet Rombo Liscio
Carp Karper Carpa
Cod Kabeljauw Merluzzo Bianco
Dab Schar Limanda
Flounder Bot Passera Pianuzza
Gurnard Poon Pesce Capone
Haddock Schelvis Asinello
Hake Heek Nasello
Halibut Heilbot Halibut
Herring Haring Aringa
Ling Leng Molva
Mackerel Makreel Maccerello
Mullet Harder Cefalo
Perch Baars Pesce Persico
Pike Snoek Luccio
Pilchard Sardien Sardina
Plaice Schol Passera
Pollack Witte Koolvis Merluzzo Giallo
Roach Blankvoorn Triotto
Salmon Zalm Salmone
Sardine Pelser, Sardien Sardina
Sole Tong Sogliola
Sprat Sprot Spratto
Tench Zeelt Tinca
Trout Forel Trota
Tuna Tonijn Tonno
Whiting Wijting Merlano

UK PORTUGAL SPAIN
Anchovy Anchova, Biqueirao Anchoa, Boqueron
Bass Robalo Lubina
Bream Sargo -
Brill Rodovalho Remol
Carp Carpa Carpa
Cod Bacalhau Bacalao
Dab Solha, Solhao Limanda
Flounder Solha Platija
Gurnard Ruivo Rubios
Haddock Arinca Eglefino
Hake Pescada Merluza
Halibut Alabote Halibut
Herring Arenque Arenque
Ling Donzela Maruca
Mackerel Sarda Caballa
Mullet Tainha Lisa
Perch Perca Perca
Pike Lucio Lucio
Pilchard Sardinha Sardina
Plaice Solha Solla
Pollack Juliana Abadejo
Roach Ruivaca Bermejuela
Salmon Salmao Salmon
Sardine Sardinha Sardina
Sole Linguado Lenguado
Sprat Espadilha Espadin
Tench Tenca Tenca
Trout Truta Trucha
Tuna Atum Atun
Whiting Badejo Merlan

UK TURKEY
Anchovy Hamsi
Bass Levrek
Bream Tahta Baligi
Brill -
Carp Sazan
Cod Morina
Dab Pisi Baligi
Flounder Derepisisi
Gurnard Kirlangic
Haddock -
Hake Berlam
Halibut -
Herring Ringa
Ling Gelincik
Mackerel Uskumru
Mullet Kefal
Perch Tatlisu Levregi
Pike Turna Baligi
Pilchard Sardalyo
Plaice -
Pollack -
Roach Kizilgoz
Salmon Som Baligi
Sardine Sardalya
Sole Dil Baligi
Sprat Caca, Palatika
Tench Kadife Baligi
Trout Alabalik
Tuna Ton Baligi
Whiting Bakalyaro

WORLDWIDE COUNTRIES
AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND
We would like to thank Kosher Australia for their help with the compilation
of this list.
Anchovy Garfish Sea Pike
Australian Bass Groper Pilchard
(Fresh Water Perch) Groper Baldchin Blue Piper
Barracouta Gurnard Red Bass
Barracuda Haddock (Red Bream,
Barramundi Hake Red Perch)
Blue Eye Hapuku Redfin
Blue Grenadier Harpuka Salmon
Boarfish Herring Salmon Western
Bream: Herring Australian Australian
• Black Hoki Sardine
• Monocle Jewfish Shad
• Red (Westralian Dhufish) Sild
• Robinson’s Jobfish Smooth Black
• Sea Jobfish Rory Snapper:
• Silver John Dory • Emperor
• Threadfin Kingfish • Fingermark
• Western Yellowfin Lemon Sole • Frypan
Butterfish Mackerel • Goldband
Butterfly Fish Mangrove Jack • Golden
Carp Morwong • Long Nose
Cod Mullet: • North West
Cod Rankin • Sea • Pink
Duckfish • Yellow Eye • Queen
Emperor: Mulloway • Red
• Black Murray Cod • Red Spot
• Blue Lined Orange Roughy • Spangled Emperor
• Grass Perch: • Swallowtail
• Red • Fresh Water Sole
• Snapper • Coral Sweetlip
• Spangled • Giant Tailor
• Sweetlip • Murray Tasmanian Trumpeter
Flagship/Spanish Flag • Parrot Fish Taylor
Flathead • Pearl Terakiji (Terakihi)
Flounder • Red Trevalia Deepsea
Garfish • Sea Trevally
Trout • South Bluefin • School
Trout Coral • Skipjack Striped • Southern
Tuna: • Yellowfin • Western Sand
• Albacore Tuskfish Bluebone Yellowtail
• Bluefin Whiting:
• North Bluefin • King George

CANADA
Albacore Hake Pompano
Anchovy Halibut Salmon
Bass Herring Sardine
Boston Bluefish Mackerel Silverside
Carp Northern Sunfish Smelts
Cisco Orange Roughy Snapper
Cod Perch Sole
Flounder Pickerel Tarpon
Goldeye Pike Trout
Haddock Pollock Tuna

CARIBBEAN
Bonito Pompano Spanish Mackerel
Grouper Roballo Trout
Kingfish Smelt Tuna
Mullet Snapper Red
Muttonfish Snapper Yellow

HONG KONG
Anchovy Grey Mullet Red Sea Bream
Bigeye Grouper Round Herring
Carp Japanese Sea Perch Sardine
Crevalle Leopard Coral Trout Scad
Croaker Pampano Whitefish
Giant Perch Pilchard

JAPAN
UK JAPAN
Anchovy Katakuchiiwashi
Carp Koi
Cod Tara
Dab Karei
Flounder Karei
Gurnard Hobo, Kanagashira
Halibut Ohyo
Herring Nishin, Kadoiwashi
Mackerel Saba, Hirasaba
Mullet Bora
Pike Kawakamasu
Pilchard Iwashi, Maiwashi
Salmon Sake masu-rui
Sardine Iwashi, Maiwashi
Sole Shitabirame
Trout Masu
Tuna Maguro-rui

SOUTH AFRICA
Albacore Tuna Kabeljou Snoek
Anchovy Kingklip Sole
Butterfish Maas Banker Steembra
Carp Mackerel Stock Fish
Euthynnus Tuna Pilchard Stump Nose
Haddock Red Roman Tongol Tuna
Hake Salmon Trout
Herring Sardine Yellowfin Tuna

USA
Albacore Cisco Pilchard
Alewife Coalfish Plaice
Amberjack Cod Pollock
Anchovy Crevalle Pomfret
Barb Dab Red Snapper
Barracouta Flounder Roach
Barracuda Fluke Saithe
Bass Gag Salmon
Bigeye Grayling Sardine
Black Cod Grouper Shad
Blackfish Haddock Sierra
Blueback Hake Skipjack
Bluefish Halibut Snapper
Bluegill Herring Sole
Bonito John Dory Sprat
Bream Kingfish Tench
Brill Mackerel Tilapia
Capelin Merluccio Trout
Carp Mullet Tuna
Cero Orange Roughy Wahoo
Char Perch Whiting
Chub Pike Yellowtail