Muraena

This article is about the animal. See Muraena gun for the submarine deck gun system nicknamed "Muraena".

Muraena is a genus of twelve species of large eels in the family Muraenidae.

This genus is common in the Mediterranean, and highly esteemed by the ancient Romans . It is abundantly represented in tropical and subtropical seas, especially in rocky parts or on coral reefs. In the majority, a long fin runs from the head along the back, round the tail to the vent, but all are destitute of pectoral and ventral fins. The skin is scaleless and smooth, in many species ornamented with varied and bright colours, so that these fishes are frequently mistaken for snakes.