Mediterranean moray
📖 Overview
A nocturnal and territorial species , commonly lurking in holes, and writhing snakelike through crevices, under rocks or corals . Feeds on fish, crabs and squid . It seldom attacks unless provoked . A gonochoristic species . Utilized fresh and eaten broiled, boiled and baked; the skin can be used for leather .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Mediterranean moray is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Mediterranean moray is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Migrate to offshore waters to spawn .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 801 m , usually 100 - 300 m . Subtropical; 52°N - 13°N, 32°W - 36°E
🌿 Ecology
fish, crabs and squid (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gymnothorax muraena | Bloch & Schneider | 1801 | Synonym |
| Limamuraena guttata | Risso | 1827 | Synonym |
| Limmamuraena guttata | Risso | 1827 | Synonym |
| Muraena australiae | Richardson | 1848 | Synonym |
| Muraena bettencourti | Osório | 1911 | Synonym |
| Muraena guttata | Risso | 1827 | Heterotypic |
| Muraena helaena | Linnaeus | 1758 | Synonym |
| Muraena helena australiae | Richardson | 1848 | Synonym |
| Muraena punctata | Rafinesque | 1810 | Synonym |
| Muraena romana | Shaw | 1803 | Synonym |
| Muraena variegata | Rafinesque | 1810 | Synonym |
| Muraena vorax | Ogilby | 1907 | Synonym |
| Muraenophis bettencourti | Osório | 1911 | Synonym |
| Muraenophis fulva | Risso | 1810 | Synonym |
| Muraenophis helena | Linnaeus | 1758 | Synonym |
| Murena guttata | Risso | 1827 | Synonym |
| Murena punctata | Rafinesque | 1810 | Synonym |
| Murena variegata | Rafinesque | 1810 | Synonym |
| Murenophis bettencourti | Osório | 1911 | Synonym |
| Thyrsoidea atlantica | Johnson | 1862 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 17 records indexed .
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