Rhinomuraena quaesita
Common Name:
Blue ribbon eel
Classifications:
Size:
overall length of 1 m
Habitat:
buries itself in sand or hides in rocks or reefs, dashing out to feed on shrimp and fish.
Life History:
the only member of the genus Rhinomuraena. Juveniles and sub-adults are jet black with a yellow dorsal fin, while females are yellow with a black anal fin with white margins on the fins. The adult males are blue with a yellow dorsal fin.
IUCN Red List
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GBIF Distribution
GBIF Distribution Map for Rhinomuraena quaesita not found.