Mediterranean moray
Muraena helena
Sighting evidence at Cala Morell Cave, Menorca
Photo: frahome · CC BY-NC
One of the largest eels in the Mediterranean, the Mediterranean moray can exceed 1.5 metres and is an apex predator of crevice habitats. It hunts octopus and fish at night by scent rather than sight. The cave at Cala Morell provides ideal shelter, and resident individuals are often observed with their heads protruding from the same crack dive after dive.
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.