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Least Concern· population trend unknown· assessed 2015

Mediterranean Moray

Muraena helena

Sighting evidence at Kleftiko, Milos

Mediterranean Moray

Photo: frahome · CC BY-NC

Large morays occupy the deeper cave entrances and boulder piles, sometimes reaching 1.3 metres in length. They are highly site-faithful, returning to the same dens for years and acting as top ambush predators of the resident fish community. Cleaner wrasse stations near their lairs are a reliable sighting cue.

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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