Where Does Mediterranean Moray Live?

Mediterranean Moray lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Mediterranean Moray

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found from the surface down to 80 meters (260 feet), occasionally deeper to 100 meters (330 feet).

Environment

Prefers rocky bottoms, reefs, caves, crevices, and shipwrecks. It is a benthic species, spending most of its time hidden in shelters.

Geographic range

Eastern Atlantic Ocean, from the British Isles (rarely) south to Senegal, including the Azores, Madeira, and Canary Islands. Abundant throughout the Mediterranean Sea.

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