Species guide

How to catch Snake blenny

Ophidion barbatum

Stylized 2D illustration of Snake blenny
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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