Muraena helena Linnaeus, 1758

Mediterranean moray

Species recognized by R Froese & D Pauly (eds),  in 
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A nocturnal and territorial species (Ref. 12382), commonly lurking in holes, and writhing snakelike through crevices, under rocks or corals. Feeds on fish, crabs and squid (Ref. 12382). It seldom attacks unless provoked (Ref. 3256). Utilized fresh and eaten broiled, boiled and baked; the skin can be used for leather (Ref. 9987).

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