Mediterranean moray

The Mediterranean moray has an elongated, eel-like body and can reach a length of 1.

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The Mediterranean moray has an elongated, eel-like body and can reach a length of 1.5 meters and weigh over 15 kilograms. Its coloration varies from dark grey to dark brown with fine dark spots. The skin is slimy and without scales. More

most of the species, among them the Mediterranean moray, attain to only half that length. More

This is a Mediterranean moray (Muraena helena), a kind of eel. More

morayThe Mediterranean moray is a fish of the moray eel family. It has a long eel-like body and is found in the eastern Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea... , attain to only half that length. More

This fish is known as Mediterranean Moray and the correct latin name is Muraena Helena. It belongs to the Moray Eel family. (e) It's origin is East Atlantic. (e) Character and suggestions regarding care This Eel is aggressive and should not be kept in home aquariums. More

Dozens of huge Mediterranean moray eel, Muraena helena were entangled in the aquarium tank. It is said that Roman threw slaves into the pond of moray eels to execute them. Also, it is informed that they offered 6000 moray eels when Caesar returned in triumph. More

Mediterranean moray (Muraena helena), which, if you keep a lookout for them, can be sighted here on almost every dive. They tend to inspire a certain degree of respect with their snakelike form, their muscular, scale-less bodies and their razor sharp teeth. More

The Mediterranean moray is known for its More

Order : Anguilliformes
Family : Muraenidae
Genus : Muraena
Species : Muraena helena
Authority : Linnaeus, 1758