Ribbon Moray
Rhinomuraena quaesita
- Group: Eel
- Typical depth: 1–67 m
- Max size: 1.3 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Few reef fish are as striking as this moray, which lifts its flaring, ribbon thin body from sand or rubble with only its head showing. It changes both sex and colour as it grows, from black juvenile to blue and yellow male to all yellow female, and ambushes small fish from its burrow.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Anguilliformes › Muraenidae › Rhinomuraena
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217529.
FAQ
- How deep does the Ribbon Moray live?
- The Ribbon Moray (Rhinomuraena quaesita) is typically found at 1–67 m.
- Is the Ribbon Moray dangerous to divers?
- The Ribbon Moray is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Ribbon Moray get?
- The Ribbon Moray grows to about 1.3 m.