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Least Concern· population trend unknown· assessed 2015

Mediterranean Moray

Muraena helena

Sighting evidence at El Cabrito Wall, La Gomera

Mediterranean Moray

Photo: frahome · CC BY-NC

Moray eels are the apex ambush predators of the El Cabrito wall crevices, with large individuals regularly exceeding 1.5 m in length. They hunt octopus and fish at night while spending daylight hours with their heads extended from cracks in the basalt, often attended by cleaner wrasse removing parasites.

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.

How is this calculated?

Sighting evidence is compiled from iNaturalist observation records within a set proximity radius, filtered for quality-grade observations. “Last confirmed” is the date of the most recent research-grade record. Record count covers a rolling 24-month window. Confidence reflects record count, recency, and consistency of seasonal signal.

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