Kapdadan کپدادن
Dorab wolf-herring · Chirocentridae
How this verdict was reached
Australian Museum; Fishes of Australia (Chirocentrus dorab)
small, easily shed cycloid scales without striations
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/dorab-wolf-herring-chirocentrus-dorab-forsskal-1775/
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)
Kapdadan at a glance
| English name | Dorab wolf-herring |
|---|---|
| Urdu name | کپدادن |
| Scientific family | Chirocentridae |
| Scales | True scales, smooth |
| Bones | Very bony |
| Taste | Good |
| Typical weight | ~300–400 g |
| Best for | Fry/Curry |
| Also sold as | Kabdadan |
Common questions
Is Kapdadan halal?
Under Ja'fari (Shia) fiqh, Kapdadan 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 Kapdadan called in English?
Kapdadan (کپدادن) is called Dorab wolf-herring in English. It is also sold as Kabdadan.
What is the price of Kapdadan in Karachi?
No rate on record for this fish yet.
Does Kapdadan have a lot of bones?
Very bony.