Moray Eel
Average size: 70 cm
Maximum size: over 150 cm
The Moray Eel has a long eel-like body with slimy skin and without scales. The mouth is long and robust, with sharp teeth. It is a coastal benthic fish living in rocky bottoms full of cavities, usually under 50-60 meters deep. The Moray Eel is a nocturnal predator of fish, shellfish and mollusca. It is caught with fish net, longline fishing and fish trap.
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Roberto Sandulli, “Dentro al mare della Costa d'Amalfi" guida alla fauna marina della Costiera Amalfitana, Ecostiera edizioni, anno 1999