Mediterranean Moray
Muraena helena
Sighting evidence at Sarsala Bay, Fethiye / Göcek
Photo: frahome · CC BY-NC
Large specimens inhabit the rocky ridges dividing the sandy floor, their heads protruding from crevices to reveal their characteristic marbled brown patterning. On night dives they leave their dens to hunt crabs and small fish across the open sand. Sarsala Bay supports a notably dense moray population compared to more exposed coastal sites.
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.