White Ribbon Eel
Pseudechidna brummeri
- Group: Eel
- Typical depth: 1–8 m
- Max size: 1 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A pale, ribbon thin moray, the white ribbon eel lies buried in sand or rubble across reef flats and shallow lagoons, sometimes seen gliding between burrows. It can stretch to over a metre yet stays slender enough to thread through narrow gaps, and lives alone.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Anguilliformes › Muraenidae › Pseudechidna
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217528.
FAQ
- How deep does the White Ribbon Eel live?
- The White Ribbon Eel (Pseudechidna brummeri) is typically found at 1–8 m.
- Is the White Ribbon Eel dangerous to divers?
- The White Ribbon Eel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the White Ribbon Eel get?
- The White Ribbon Eel grows to about 1 m.