Sea pen is not kosher according to Jewish dietary law. Has no fins or scales, so sea pen is not kosher (Leviticus 11:9-12).

What is the scientific name of Sea pen?

The scientific name of Sea pen is Pennatulacea.

Does Sea pen have fins and scales?

Sea pen 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 Sea pen sushi or sashimi?

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

Where can I find more information about whether Sea pen 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.

Sea pen

Pennatulacea

Not Kosher

No fins or scales

Fins No

Scales No

Description

Sea pens are colonial cnidarians, related to corals, that anchor into soft seabeds with a bulbous root. They live worldwide from intertidal shallows down past 6,100 m and prefer deeper, calmer water that's less likely to uproot them. Some species are brightly colored and can reach up to 2 m tall.

Sea pen in foreign languages

Scientific	Pennatulacea
Hebrew	נוצתאים
Arabic	أقلام البحر
German	Seefedern
Russian	Морские перья
Chinese	海筆
Japanese	海鰓目
Korean	해세상과
Vietnamese	Bút biển
Thai	ปากกาทะเล

Warnings & Kosher Issues

A sea pen is a colonial marine animal with no fins or scales, so it is not kosher.