Kala Kund کالا کنڈ
Sawtooth barracuda · Sphyraenidae
How this verdict was reached
FAO Species Identification Sheets for Fishery Purposes, Fishing Area 51 (Western Indian Ocean), 1983
Lateral line well developed, nearly straight; scales cycloid (smooth to touch).
https://www.fao.org/docrep/pdf/009/ad468e/ad468eMU.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)
Kala Kund at a glance
| English name | Sawtooth barracuda |
|---|---|
| Urdu name | کالا کنڈ |
| Scientific family | Sphyraenidae |
| Scales | True scales, smooth |
| Bones | Low bones |
| Taste | Good |
| Typical weight | ~2–4/5 kg; White Kund ~1 kg (A) |
| Best for | Grill/Fry |
| Also sold as | Black Kund, Black Barracuda |
Common questions
Is Kala Kund halal?
Under Ja'fari (Shia) fiqh, Kala Kund 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 Kala Kund called in English?
Kala Kund (کالا کنڈ) is called Sawtooth barracuda in English. It is also sold as Black Kund, Black Barracuda.
What is the price of Kala Kund in Karachi?
No rate on record for this fish yet.
Does Kala Kund have a lot of bones?
Low bones.