Mediterranean Moray
Muraena helena
Sighting evidence at Wreck of the Ulysses, Djerba
Photo: frahome · CC BY-NC
Large morays up to 1.5 metres occupy nearly every hollow on the hull, resting with gaping mouths in a behaviour that reflects respiration rather than aggression. They play a critical scavenger and predator role, maintaining balance between crustacean and small-fish populations. Cleaning shrimp of the genus Lysmata regularly service them at fixed stations along the gunwales.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Mediterranean Moray is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.