Dhotar دھوتر
Javelin grunter · Haemulidae
Halal · Ja'fari fiqh
Rs 1000 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 ctenoid (rough to touch), small or moderate.
https://www.fao.org/docrep/pdf/009/ad468e/ad468eEE.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)
Dhotar at a glance
| English name | Javelin grunter |
|---|---|
| Urdu name | دھوتر |
| Scientific family | Haemulidae |
| Scales | True scales, rough-edged |
| Bones | Low bones |
| Taste | Excellent |
| Typical weight | ~2–3 kg |
| Best for | Grill/Salan |
| Also sold as | Grunt |
Common questions
Is Dhotar halal?
Under Ja'fari (Shia) fiqh, Dhotar 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 Dhotar called in English?
Dhotar (دھوتر) is called Javelin grunter in English. It is also sold as Grunt.
What is the price of Dhotar in Karachi?
Rs 1000 per kg (harbour wholesale), from 2026-08-10 — recorded 44 days ago.
Does Dhotar have a lot of bones?
Low bones.