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Blackfin snake

Ophidion barbatum Linnaeus, 1758

AnimalsAnglerfish, antennae, batfish, etc.

Distribution map

Geographic areas (BioObs)

Western MediterraneanMediterranean - Alboran SeaEastern MediterraneanNorth-East AtlanticChannel & North

Observation type

Scuba divingApnea / Snorkelling

Other common names

  • Snake blennyBritish English
  • BartmännchenGerman (Germany)
  • Doncella barbadaEuropean Spanish
  • LorchaEuropean Spanish
  • DonzelleFrench (France)
  • Abadèche barbicheFrench (France)
  • Donzelle à nageoire noireFrench (France)
  • DousselleFrench (France)
  • Ophidie barbueFrench (France)
  • GallettoItalian (Italy)

Other invalid scientific names

Links to our partners' sheets

INPN — Ophidion barbatumGBIF — Ophidion barbatum

Sources

How to cite this BioObs sheet?

BioObs, 13/08/2022 : Ophidion barbatum Linnaeus, 1758, https://bioobs.fr/en/species-sheets/564

Modification history

  • Created by Alain Mayoux on 09/08/2022

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