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

What is the scientific name of Copepod?

The scientific name of Copepod is Copepoda.

Does Copepod have fins and scales?

Copepod 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 Copepod sushi or sashimi?

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

Where can I find more information about whether Copepod 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.

Copepod

Copepoda

Not Kosher

No fins or scales

Fins No

Scales No

Description

Copepods are tiny crustaceans found throughout the oceans and in fresh water, forming a huge part of the plankton that feeds fish and whales. They're among the most abundant animals on Earth.

Copepod in foreign languages

Scientific	Copepoda
Hebrew	שטרגליים
Arabic	مجذافيات الأرجل
Spanish	SUCC
Portuguese	Copépodes
French	Copépodes
Italian	Copepodi
German	Ruderfußkrebse
Greek	Κωπήποδα
Russian	Веслоногие ракообразные
Turkish	Kopepod
Chinese	橈足綱
Japanese	カイアシ類
Korean	요각류
Hindi	कोपेपॉड्स
Vietnamese	Lớp Giáp xác chân chèo
Indonesian	Kopepoda

Warnings & Kosher Issues

A copepod is a crustacean, so it is not kosher.
All crustaceans are non-kosher under Jewish law.
Copepods in drinking water can carry the larvae that cause Guinea worm disease in some regions.