The ribbon eel (Rhinomuraena quaesita), also known as the leaf-nosed moray eel or bernis eel, is a species of moray eel, the only member of the genus Rhinomuraena. The ribbon eel is found in sand burrows and reefs in the Indo-Pacific Ocean.

Feb 3, 2025 · Ribbon Eels have elongated thin bodies that feature a tall dorsal fin running the length of their body, contributing to the ribbon effect when they swim. These eels have a face and snout similar to other Moray eels, but Ribbons have flared nostrils.

Ribbon eel, commonly known as the bernis eel or leaf-nosed moray eel is a species of moray eel. They swim like a dancing ribbon and hence are named as such for their movement. Size: Males are 26-40 inches (66-102 cm) while females are around 51 inches (130 cm) in length.

Ribbon eels are long-lived, living up to 20 years in the wild. Let’s delve into the fascinating world of this extraordinary fish, exploring its captivating appearance, unique biology, and ecological significance.

The ribbon eel (Rhinomuraena quaesita), also known as the leaf-nosed moray eel or bernis eel, is a species of moray eel, the only member of the genus Rhinomuraena. What is now known as R. quaesita also includes the former R. amboinensis.

May 15, 2021 · Ribbon eel is a very atractive marine fish and the following guidelines help you to rear and care for Ribbon eels in your aquarium.

The Ribbon Eel is no doubt, one of the most gorgeous species of Moray Eels out there, don’t you agree? The striking blue and yellow coloration and unmistakable eel-shape attracts many fish lovers. But what does it take to care of them successfully?

May 27, 2024 · The ribbon eel is one of 223 species of moray eel. The ribbon eel is also called a ribbon moray, a Bernis eel and a leaf-nosed moray. These eels live on coral reefs in the Pacific and Indian Oceans off the coasts of southern Japan, eastern Africa, French Polynesia and …

Ribbon eels (Rhinomuraena quaesita) are a smaller species of eel which are full of character and found at almost all of our dive sites across each of our regions in Indonesia. Ribbon eels are closely related to their larger ‘cousins’, moray eels but how much do you know about the lives of these strange critters?

Feb 24, 2021 · Ribbon Eels are easily some of the most unusual fish you’ll ever see. They are very long, extremely thin true eels that are true Morays but are distinct enough to possibly merit their own family. Like all Morays Ribbon Eels have a highly acute sense of smell but their nostrils are flared outwards almost like a Chinese Dragon.