Limpet is not kosher according to Jewish dietary law. A shellfish with no fins or scales, so limpet is not kosher (Leviticus 11:9-12).

What is the scientific name of Limpet?

The scientific name of Limpet is Patellidae.

Does Limpet have fins and scales?

Limpet does not meet the requirement of having both fins and removable scales. Leviticus 11:9-12 requires fish to have both fins and scales to be considered kosher.

Can I eat Limpet sushi or sashimi?

No. Since Limpet is not kosher, it should not be consumed in any preparation, including sushi or sashimi.

Where can I find more information about whether Limpet is kosher?

KosherFish.co references the Orthodox Union (OU) and Chabad lists of kosher and non-kosher fish. For specific halachic questions, consult your local Orthodox rabbi.

Limpet

Patellidae

Not Kosher

No fins or scales

Fins No

Scales No

Description

Limpets are eaten in coastal parts of Portugal, Spain, Hawaii, and elsewhere, often grilled, sauteed, or boiled. In Hawaii the limpet known as opihi is a traditional delicacy.

Limpets are cone-shelled sea snails that cling tightly to rocks in the intertidal zone along coastlines worldwide. They're gathered by hand from rocky shores at low tide.

Also known as

Opihi

Limpet in foreign languages

Scientific	Patellidae
Hebrew	צלחיתיים
French	Patellidé
German	Napfschnecken
Greek	Πεταλίδα
Chinese	笠螺科
Korean	삿갓조개과

Warnings & Kosher Issues

A limpet is a shellfish (a sea snail), so it is not kosher.
Gathering limpets on wave-swept rocks can be dangerous because of sudden waves.