Least Concern· population trend unknown· assessed 2015

Mediterranean Moray

Muraena helena

Sighting evidence at Scandola Marine Reserve, Corsica

Photo: Sylvain Le Bris · CC BY-NC

Morays inhabit virtually every crevice of Scandola's complex volcanic rock, often with multiple individuals sharing a single overhang. They are most active at dusk and night when they hunt octopus and fish across the open reef. Their presence in such density signals a healthy, structurally complex reef ecosystem.

Evidence at this site

1 record within 25 km

Confidence: low

Last confirmed Jul 2025

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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.

Mediterranean Moray

Evidence at this site

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