Clinidae

Shortfin snakeblenny

Ophiclinus brevipinnis

Elongated Blenny from Australian Waters

• Temperate
• Regional distribution
• Marine fish
• Indian Ocean
• Oceania
• Elongated
• Compressed cross-section
• Small
• Temperate fish

Ophiclinus brevipinnis, the Shortfin snakeblenny, is a species of clinid found in the coastal waters of southern Australia where it inhabits the spaces under rocky ledges and can also be found in weed patches at a depth of around 15 metres (49 ft).