Kelpfish is kosher according to Jewish dietary law.

What is the scientific name of Kelpfish?

The scientific name of Kelpfish is Chironemus.

Does Kelpfish have fins and scales?

Yes. Kelpfish has both fins and removable scales, which is the requirement set in Leviticus 11:9-12 and Deuteronomy 14:9-10 for a fish to be considered kosher.

Can I eat Kelpfish sushi or sashimi?

If Kelpfish is prepared in a kosher kitchen with kosher utensils and ingredients, Kelpfish sushi or sashimi can be kosher. Always verify the kosher certification of the restaurant or preparation source.

Where can I find more information about whether Kelpfish 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.

Kelpfish

Chironemus

Kosher

Has fins and scales

Fins Yes

Scales Yes

Description

Kelpfish (genus Chironemus) live in the southern Pacific off Australia, New Zealand, and the western coast of South America near Peru and Chile. They're coastal fish built for shallow, wave-swept water, where they wedge into small gaps in the rocks.

Also known as

Giant Kelp
Kelp
Hiwihiwi
Silver spot
Tasselled kelpfish

Warnings & Kosher Issues

Kosher. Kelpfish have fins and scales.
Resembles morwongs, told apart by a truncate tail fin and fewer soft anal-fin rays.