Sangra سانگرا
Cobia · Rachycentridae
Halal · Ja'fari fiqh
Rs 1300 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
Scales small, embedded in thick skin; lateral line slightly wavy anteriorly.
https://www.fao.org/docrep/pdf/009/ad468e/ad468eJL.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)
Sangra at a glance
| English name | Cobia |
|---|---|
| Urdu name | سانگرا |
| Scientific family | Rachycentridae |
| Scales | Small scales embedded in the skin |
| Bones | Low bones |
| Taste | Excellent |
| Typical weight | ~12–15 kg, up to ~30–35 kg |
| Best for | BBQ/Grill (premium all-rounder) |
| Also sold as | Sanglor, Black kingfish |
Common questions
Is Sangra halal?
Under Ja'fari (Shia) fiqh, Sangra is halal. Small scales embedded in the skin. 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 Sangra called in English?
Sangra (سانگرا) is called Cobia in English. It is also sold as Sanglor, Black kingfish.
What is the price of Sangra in Karachi?
Rs 1300 per kg (harbour wholesale), from 2026-08-10 — recorded 44 days ago.
Does Sangra have a lot of bones?
Low bones.