Lal Pari لال پری
Malabar blood snapper · Lutjanidae
Halal · Ja'fari fiqh
Rs 900 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
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)
Lal Pari at a glance
| English name | Malabar blood snapper |
|---|---|
| Urdu name | لال پری |
| Scientific family | Lutjanidae |
| Scales | True scales, rough-edged |
| Bones | Bone detail not recorded |
| Taste | Very good |
| Typical weight | ~4–6/7 kg |
| Best for | Grill/Curry |
| Also sold as | Pota, پوٹا |
Common questions
Is Lal Pari halal?
Under Ja'fari (Shia) fiqh, Lal Pari 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 Lal Pari called in English?
Lal Pari (لال پری) is called Malabar blood snapper in English. It is also sold as Pota, پوٹا.
What is the price of Lal Pari in Karachi?
Rs 900 per kg (harbour wholesale), from 2026-08-10 — recorded 44 days ago.
Does Lal Pari have a lot of bones?
Bone detail not recorded.
Other fish sold under a name this fish shares
These are different fish. Check which one you are being offered.