Mediterranean Moray Eel

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Mediterranean Moray Eel

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It does not attack on its own, but has strong, sharp teeth and can deliver a painful bite if it feels threatened, or if someone tries to feed it or reaches into a rock crevice without looking first.

A long, snake-like fish with brownish-yellow skin mottled with dark blotches, spending most of the day hidden in rock crevices with only its head visible. Its constant mouth-opening motion is simply breathing, not a threat display.

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From April to June and from September to October you get warm days, calm sea, and fewer crowds. July and August are hot and busy along the seafront, while winters stay mild but rainy.