Captain کیپٹن
Bridled seabream · Sparidae
Halal · Ja'fari fiqh
Rs 900 per kg
harbour wholesale · 2026-08-10 · recorded 44 days ago
Source: presenter video, single-vendor morning rate
FAO Species Identification Sheets for Fishery Purposes, Fishing Area 51 (Western Indian Ocean), 1983
Scales cycloid (smooth) or weakly ctenoid (rough to touch); a single continuous lateral line extending backward to base of caudal fin.
https://www.fao.org/docrep/pdf/009/ad468e/ad468eMH.pdf
Fiqh basis: Sistani (only scaled fish + shrimp); Khamenei ('only scaled fish, shrimp and some sea birds are Halal. The rest are Haram'); Khomeini (partial scales suffice)
Captain at a glance
| English name | Bridled seabream |
|---|---|
| Urdu name | کیپٹن |
| Scientific family | Sparidae |
| Scales | True scales |
| Bones | Moderate bones |
| Taste | Bland |
| Typical weight | ~1–1.5 kg |
| Best for | Fry |
| Also sold as | کپتان, Doublebar bream |
Common questions
Is Captain halal?
Under Ja'fari (Shia) fiqh, Captain is halal. True scales. Ja'fari fiqh requires a fish to have true scales; most Sunni schools do not, so this verdict is specific to Ja'fari fiqh.
What is Captain called in English?
Captain (کیپٹن) is called Bridled seabream in English. It is also sold as کپتان, Doublebar bream.
What is the price of Captain in Karachi?
Rs 900 per kg (harbour wholesale), from 2026-08-10 — recorded 44 days ago.
Does Captain have a lot of bones?
Moderate bones.