Species guide
How to catch Snake blenny
Ophidion barbatum
saltwaterOphidiidae
The Snake blenny is an elongated, benthic fish found on sandy and muddy bottoms in saltwater environments. It inhabits continental shelf areas, typically between 51 and 100 meters deep. This species is a predator that hunts small macrofauna on the seabed.
Where they live
Inhabits sandy and muddy continental shelf bottoms in Atlantic and Mediterranean saltwaters, usually between 51 and 100 meters deep.
Typical size
Up to about 25 cm
What they eat
- small crustaceans
- macrofauna
- shrimp-like animals
Best baits
- small shrimp
- pieces of fish
Best lures
- small soft plastic lures
- jigs
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- jigging
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