Dhandia دھاندیا
Seabream · Sparidae
Halal · Ja'fari fiqh
Rs 550 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)
Dhandia at a glance
| English name | Seabream |
|---|---|
| Urdu name | دھاندیا |
| Scientific family | Sparidae |
| Scales | True scales |
| Bones | Moderate bones |
| Taste | Excellent |
| Typical weight | ~250–300 g (small ~200 g) |
| Best for | Grill & Fry |
| Also sold as | Dhaandia, Dandia, Yellowfin, Goldsilk seabream |
Common questions
Is Dhandia halal?
Under Ja'fari (Shia) fiqh, Dhandia 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 Dhandia called in English?
Dhandia (دھاندیا) is called Seabream in English. It is also sold as Dhaandia, Dandia, Yellowfin, Goldsilk seabream.
What is the price of Dhandia in Karachi?
Rs 550 per kg (harbour wholesale), from 2026-08-10 — recorded 44 days ago.
Does Dhandia have a lot of bones?
Moderate bones.