Striped Eel (Muraena helena) - Marine Biology Illustration #3418173 (License: Personal Use)

This vintage-style scientific illustration depicts the Mediterranean moray eel (Muraena helena), characterized by its elongated, scaleless body adorned with alternating dark and light brown longitudinal bands. The eel’s large, expressive eye, slightly open jaw revealing small teeth, and visible gill slit emphasize its predatory nature and adaptation to reef environments. Fine linework captures musculature and skin texture, typical of 19th- or early 20th-century ichthyological plates.

Used in marine biology educational resources, museum exhibits, encyclopedia entries, and conservation websites to illustrate eel morphology and species identification; targets students, researchers, and nature enthusiasts seeking accurate visual references.