How big is the Ribbon moray?

Ribbon moray (Rhinomuraena quaesita) reaches 100–130 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Ribbon moray?

Ribbon moray is found between 1–40 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Ribbon moray?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Ribbon moray?

Found in: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea.

Ribbon moray (Rhinomuraena quaesita)

Key facts

Scientific name: Rhinomuraena quaesita
Common name: Ribbon moray
Category: Fish
Family: Muraenidae
Genus: Rhinomuraena
Size: 100–130 cm
Depth: 1–40 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Venomous
Habitats: sand, coral-reef
Behaviours: solitary, cryptic
Ocean zones: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea

Description

Rhinomuraena quaesita reaches 130 cm. Extraordinary moray with extremely thin undulating body, anterior nostrils developed as spectacular leaf-shaped fan, unique color and sex change: juveniles/initial males black with yellow snout, adult males electric blue with yellow snout, large terminal females entirely yellow. Lives from 1 to 40 m in sand holes and shallow coralligenous of tropical Indo-Pacific. Very cryptic, only head emerges to hunt small fish. Iconic macro photo subject.

Photo of Ribbon moray

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Ribbon moray?: Ribbon moray (Rhinomuraena quaesita) reaches 100–130 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Ribbon moray?: Ribbon moray is found between 1–40 m deep.
Is the Ribbon moray dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Venomous.
What is the conservation status of the Ribbon moray?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Ribbon moray?: Found in: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea.

Other species in the family Muraenidae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 217529)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2404128)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia