Dangri ڈانگری
Barramundi · Latidae
Halal · Ja'fari fiqh
Rs 1600 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 usually large, ctenoid and adherent; lateral line continued onto caudal fin.
https://www.fao.org/docrep/pdf/009/ad468e/ad468eCJ.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)
Dangri at a glance
| English name | Barramundi |
|---|---|
| Urdu name | ڈانگری |
| Scientific family | Latidae |
| Scales | True scales, rough-edged |
| Bones | Low bones |
| Taste | Medium |
| Typical weight | ~4–8/9 kg |
| Best for | Fry/Curry |
| Also sold as | Bhetki, Asian sea bass |
Common questions
Is Dangri halal?
Under Ja'fari (Shia) fiqh, Dangri is halal. True scales, rough-edged. 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 Dangri called in English?
Dangri (ڈانگری) is called Barramundi in English. It is also sold as Bhetki, Asian sea bass.
What is the price of Dangri in Karachi?
Rs 1600 per kg (harbour wholesale), from 2026-08-10 — recorded 44 days ago.
Does Dangri have a lot of bones?
Low bones.