Tota طوطا
Parrotfish · Scaridae
Halal · Ja'fari fiqh
Rs 750 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, large, cycloid, 22 to 24 on the lateral line.
https://www.fao.org/docrep/pdf/009/ad468e/ad468eJM.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)
Tota at a glance
| English name | Parrotfish |
|---|---|
| Urdu name | طوطا |
| Scientific family | Scaridae |
| Scales | True scales, smooth |
| Bones | Bone detail not recorded |
| Taste | Good |
| Typical weight | ~2.5–3 kg |
| Best for | Fry/Grill |
| Also sold as | Popat, Hareed |
Common questions
Is Tota halal?
Under Ja'fari (Shia) fiqh, Tota 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 Tota called in English?
Tota (طوطا) is called Parrotfish in English. It is also sold as Popat, Hareed.
What is the price of Tota in Karachi?
Rs 750 per kg (harbour wholesale), from 2026-08-10 — recorded 44 days ago.
Does Tota have a lot of bones?
Bone detail not recorded.