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

What is the scientific name of Nautilus?

The scientific name of Nautilus is Nautilus.

Does Nautilus have fins and scales?

Nautilus 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 Nautilus sushi or sashimi?

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

Where can I find more information about whether Nautilus 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.

Nautilus

Not Kosher

No fins or scales

Fins No

Scales No

Description

The nautilus is a shelled cephalopod of the deep tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific, living along reef slopes and drop-offs hundreds of feet down. It's often called a living fossil because its body plan has changed little over millions of years.

Also known as

Chambered Nautilus

Nautilus in foreign languages

Scientific	Nautilus
Arabic	رأس قدميات
Spanish	Nautilo
French	Nautile
Italian	Nautlius
German	Perlboot
Russian	Наутилусы
Chinese	鸚鵡螺
Japanese	オウムガイ属
Vietnamese	Chi Ốc anh vũ

Warnings & Kosher Issues

A nautilus is a mollusk (a cephalopod), so it is not kosher.
Several nautilus species are protected from international trade because of overharvesting for their shells.