Image Bank - Fishes
Ribbon Eel
Reference |
IB0734 |
Category |
Fishes |
Family Name |
Moray Eels - MURAENIDAE |
Common Name |
Ribbon Eel |
Scientific Name |
Rhinomuraena quaesita |
Artist Name |
Roger Swainston |
Notes |
The spectacular Ribon Eel is occasionally encountered in the open, but is more commonly seen with just the head and forepart of the body projecting from the sand or rubble. It is one of the species of Moray Eel known to be able to change sex from male to female. |