Author: Linnaeus, 1758
FBname: Mediterranean moray
Remark: Type species of genus.
  <i>Muraena augusti</i> (Kaup, 1856) is considered as a valid species by Jiménez et al. (2007: Ref. 58348). Page to be created soon.
Comments: A nocturnal and territorial species (Ref. 12382), commonly lurking in holes, and writhing snakelike through crevices, under rocks or corals.  Feeds on fish, crabs and squid (Ref. 12382).  It seldom attacks unless provoked (Ref. 3256).  A gonochoristic species (Ref. 32169).  Utilized fresh and eaten broiled, boiled and baked; the skin can be used for leather (Ref. 9987).