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The Mediterranean moray (Muraena helena) is a species of fish in the Muraenidae family. It has a long eel-like body and is found in the eastern Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. Its bite can be dangerous to humans.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Mediterranean Moray being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Muraena clepsydra
- Muraena augusti
- Gymnothorax flavimarginatus
- Gymnothorax kidako
- Gymnothorax mordax
- Enchelycore anatina
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Anguilliformes
- Family
- Muraenidae
- Genus
- Muraena
- Species
- Muraena helena
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