The Fish measures 5,000–30,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a hot pepper — roughly 4 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

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A C. annuum variety. Ripens to red, standard tapered pods. Heat sits around 2,000–10,000 SHU — moderate heat with a noticeable bite. Also listed as Fish Red. Ornamental form.

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NameFish

Alternative Name(s)Fish Red; Fish Ornamental; Ornamental Fish

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-M-ST-J-5-001RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. annuum

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)5,000 - 30,000

Heat LevelHot (15,001–100,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Multicolor/Irregular

Pod FormStandard tapered

RegionNot set

Discoverer/BreederNot set

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

A C. annuum variety. Ripens to red, standard tapered pods. Heat sits around 2,000–10,000 SHU — moderate heat with a noticeable bite. Also listed as Fish Red. Ornamental form.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026