Kanalcha کنالچہ
Red Snapper, Kanalcha · Lutjanidae
How this verdict was reached
FAO Species Identification Sheets for Fishery Purposes, Fishing Area 51 (Western Indian Ocean), 1983
Body covered with moderate to small, ctenoid (rough to touch) scales.
https://www.fao.org/docrep/pdf/009/ad468e/ad468eHC.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)
Kanalcha at a glance
| English name | Red Snapper, Kanalcha |
|---|---|
| Urdu name | کنالچہ |
| Scientific family | Lutjanidae |
| Scales | True scales, rough-edged |
| Bones | Bone detail not recorded |
| Taste | Excellent |
| Typical weight | ~1–2 kg (in the second video) |
| Best for | Grill/Fry |
| Also sold as | Kanarcha, کنرچا, Indian snapper |
Common questions
Is Kanalcha halal?
Under Ja'fari (Shia) fiqh, Kanalcha 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 Kanalcha called in English?
Kanalcha (کنالچہ) is called Red Snapper, Kanalcha in English. It is also sold as Kanarcha, کنرچا, Indian snapper.
What is the price of Kanalcha in Karachi?
No rate on record for this fish yet.
Does Kanalcha have a lot of bones?
Bone detail not recorded.