Safaid Kund سفید کنڈ
Pickhandle barracuda · Sphyraenidae
Halal · Ja'fari fiqh
Rs 1000 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
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)
Safaid Kund at a glance
| English name | Pickhandle barracuda |
|---|---|
| Urdu name | سفید 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 | White Kund, Kund |
Common questions
Is Safaid Kund halal?
Under Ja'fari (Shia) fiqh, Safaid 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 Safaid Kund called in English?
Safaid Kund (سفید کنڈ) is called Pickhandle barracuda in English. It is also sold as White Kund, Kund.
What is the price of Safaid Kund in Karachi?
Rs 1000 per kg (harbour wholesale), from 2026-08-10 — recorded 44 days ago.
Does Safaid Kund have a lot of bones?
Low bones.