Mediterranean Moray
Muraena helena
- Group: Eel
- Typical depth: 1–801 m
- Max size: 1.5 m
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
A heavy bodied moray of Mediterranean reefs, it lurks in holes and crevices by day and hunts fish, crabs and squid after dark. It seldom bites unless cornered, though its skin has long been turned into leather and its flesh eaten.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Anguilliformes › Muraenidae › Muraena
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126303.
FAQ
- How deep does the Mediterranean Moray live?
- The Mediterranean Moray (Muraena helena) is typically found at 1–801 m.
- Is the Mediterranean Moray dangerous to divers?
- The Mediterranean Moray can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Mediterranean Moray get?
- The Mediterranean Moray grows to about 1.5 m.