Gol Kanga گول کانگا
Houndfish · Belonidae
Halal · Ja'fari fiqh
Rs 600 per kg
harbour wholesale · 2026-08-10 · recorded 44 days ago
Source: presenter video, single-vendor morning rate - Gol Kanga ~600
FAO Species Identification Sheets for Fishery Purposes, Fishing Area 51 (Western Indian Ocean), 1983
Scales small, cycloid (smooth), easily detached.
https://www.fao.org/docrep/pdf/009/ad468e/ad468eBD.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)
Gol Kanga at a glance
| English name | Houndfish |
|---|---|
| Urdu name | گول کانگا |
| Scientific family | Belonidae |
| Scales | True scales, smooth |
| Bones | Low bones |
| Taste | Good |
| Typical weight | ~2–20 kg (speaker) |
| Best for | Fry (Patti as strips) / Curry (Gol, holds together) |
| Also sold as | Gol Kanghi |
Common questions
Is Gol Kanga halal?
Under Ja'fari (Shia) fiqh, Gol Kanga is halal. True scales, smooth. 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 Gol Kanga called in English?
Gol Kanga (گول کانگا) is called Houndfish in English. It is also sold as Gol Kanghi.
What is the price of Gol Kanga in Karachi?
Rs 600 per kg (harbour wholesale), from 2026-08-10 — recorded 44 days ago.
Does Gol Kanga have a lot of bones?
Low bones.