Article Nº 3447 Fish Vol. III · p. 542
Serpent moray (Muraena anatina)
Original title: Serpente (Muraena anatina)
A rare moray eel of Madeiran waters, whose bite is more dangerous than that of other local morays but whose flesh is prized.
A fish of the moray family, also known as the moreia serpente (serpent moray), which is rare off the coasts of the archipelago. Its bite is more dangerous than that of the other species of moray living in our waters, and can lead to serious accidents. It is prized for its delicate flavour.