Common name :Ribbon moray, Black ribbon eel, Blue ribbon eel, Yellow ribbon eel
Scientific name : Rhinomuraena quaesita
Family : Muraenidae
Native to : Indo-Pacific Ocean
Interesting fact : They are sequential hermaphrodites,developing female parts as they grow, until they are able to lay eggs.
Conservation status : Least Concern
Ribbon eels are found in lagoons or coastal reefs. Their long, thin bodies have broad dorsal and anal fins giving them a ribbon-like appearance. Their leaf-like nostril flaps sense vibrations in the water. Adult males are blue with yellow dorsal fins while yellow females have black anal fins. They feed on small fish and other marine creatures.
