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Ribbon Eel, Ribbon Moray

Common Name Ribbon Eel, Ribbon Moray
Scientific Name Rhinomuraena Quaesita
Behavior Solitary; often seen with only their heads protruding from burrows
Habitat Tropical waters, often found in coral reefs and lagoons
Diet Carnivorous; feeds mainly on small fish and crustaceans
Coloration Juvenile: Black body with a yellow dorsal fin Male: Bright blue body with a yellow dorsal fin and yellow accents Female: Entirely yellow body
Reproduction Sequential hermaphrodites; juveniles are male and can later change to female
Conservation Status Not evaluated, but habitat loss and aquarium trade impact populations
Geographic Range
Australia Australia
Fiji Fiji
Indonesia Indonesia
Classification Zoology
Type Fish
Group NA
Length / Size Can grow up to 1.3 / Meter
Life Span Up to 20 / Year
Ribbon Eel, Ribbon Moray

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