Is Moon snail kosher?

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

What is the scientific name of Moon snail?

The scientific name of Moon snail is Naticidae.

Does Moon snail have fins and scales?

Moon snail 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 Moon snail sushi or sashimi?

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

Where can I find more information about whether Moon snail 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.

Moon snail

Naticidae

Not Kosher

No fins or scales

Fins No

Scales No

Description

Moon snails are predatory sea snails with rounded shells that plow through sand on intertidal and shallow subtidal flats worldwide. They drill neat round holes into clams and other shellfish to feed.

Moon snail in foreign languages

Scientific	Naticidae
Hebrew	טבוריתיים
Arabic	حلزونات قمرية
Italian	natìcidi
German	Nabelschnecken
Russian	Натики
Chinese	玉螺科
Japanese	タマガイ科
Korean	구슬우렁이과
Vietnamese	Ốc mặt trăng

Warnings & Kosher Issues

A moon snail is a shellfish (a sea snail), so it is not kosher.