The common shore eel (Alabes dorsalis) is a species of clingfish from Australia.

The common shore eel is a large brownish-orange to bright green eel-like fish, it sometimes has a line of large blackish spots along its flanks.

[1] The common shore eel is a temperate species[3] which is endemic to southern Australia.

[2] This species is frequently encountered by people searching in rock pools and turning over rocks on beaches, especially in Victoria and South Australia.

[3] The common shore eel occurs under rocks and shells from the intertidal zone down to depths of 10 metres (33 ft),[2] though some sources say it can live up to a depth of 30 metres (98 ft),[4] it can also be found among weeds.