Ophiclinus Explained

Ophiclinus is a genus of clinids native to the coastal waters around Australia.

Species

There are currently six recognized species in this genus:

• Ophiclinus antarcticus Castelnau, 1872 (Adelaide snakeblenny)
• Ophiclinus brevipinnis A. George & V. G. Springer, 1980 (Shortfin snakeblenny)
• Ophiclinus gabrieli Waite, 1906 (Frosted snake-blenny)
• Ophiclinus gracilis Waite, 1906 (Black-back snake-blenny)
• Ophiclinus ningulus A. George & V. G. Springer, 1980 (Variable snake-blenny)
• Ophiclinus pectoralis A. George & V. G. Springer, 1980 (Whiteblotch snakeblenny)