One of the 2 morays on WAnimals
Bony fish · Anguilliformes · Muraenidae
Muraena helena
The species is abundant and widely distributed; it faces no significant short-term risk.
The Mediterranean moray is an anguilliform fish of the family Muraenidae. No subspecies are recognised.
Weight
up to 6.5 kg
Size
up to 1.5 m
Life expectancy
38 years
Diet
Carnivore
Feeds mainly on other animals.
Activity
Nocturnal
Active mainly at night.
Social structure
Solitary
Lives and hunts alone, joining others only to breed.
Sighting difficulty
Easy
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Sources consulted: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muraena_helena
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