The snake blenny (Ophidion barbatum) is a slender, elongated marine fish found primarily in the eastern Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, recognized for its eel-like appearance and preference for sandy or muddy seabeds. While not a major commercial species compared to more prominent fish, the snake blenny is harvested incidentally in bottom trawl and small-scale coastal fisheries, particularly in countries bordering the Mediterranean such as Italy, Greece, and Turkey, as well as along the Atlantic coasts of Spain and Portugal. These nations include snake blenny among their diverse catches, often utilizing it for local consumption or as bait, rather than as a targeted, large-scale commercial species. The fishing industry for snake blenny is thus relatively modest, reflecting the fish’s minor economic role but regional culinary and ecological importance.
| Rank | Country | Metric Tons |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | 1 |
Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.