Saltwater
Mediterranean Moray
Muraena helena
Hebrew name: מורנה ים-תיכונית
- Peak season
- Year-round (best at night, warmer months)
- Length range
- 40–130 cm
- Weight range
- 0.5–6 kg
- Typical depth
- 2–80 m
Habitat
Rocky reefs, caves, and crevices at 5-80 m depth. Highly secretive, hiding in holes during the day.
Behavior
Nocturnal ambush predator with powerful jaws that hunts fish, octopus, and crustaceans from crevices. Handle with extreme caution.
Best techniques
- Bottom fishing with fresh fish bait near rocks
- Night fishing with cut squid
- Heavy tackle near rocky ledges
- Live bait on heavy trace
