Earspot Snakeblenny
Ophiclinops hutchinsi
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 13–15 m
- Max size: 9.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
An elongated snakeblenny of southern reefs, it threads through seagrass, weed and rocky ground in a narrow band of shallow water. It reaches about the length of a finger.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Clinidae › Ophiclinops
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281888.
FAQ
- How deep does the Earspot Snakeblenny live?
- The Earspot Snakeblenny (Ophiclinops hutchinsi) is typically found at 13–15 m.
- Is the Earspot Snakeblenny dangerous to divers?
- The Earspot Snakeblenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Earspot Snakeblenny get?
- The Earspot Snakeblenny grows to about 9.5 cm.