Species of the week:Ribbon Eel

Species of the week:
Ribbon Eel(Rhinomuraena quaesita)

1. The Ribbon can be found in the Indo-pacific Ocean
2. It is highly sought after in aquariums due to it's beautiful colors and it's face.
3. Males are blue with yellow dorsal fins while females are yellow with white dorsal fins and a black anal fin.
4. It can grow up to 1m.
5. It can live up to 20 years old
6. Ribbon eels can change their sex during their lifetime to balance out the male-female ration in the population of the region.
7. Ribbon eels are carnivores and are ambush predators. They hide in rocks and sand,striking when fish or shrimp swim by.
8. Ribbon eels are not territorial and will often share caves.
9. They can be found in lagoons or seaward reefs.
10. Their leaflike nostril flaps sense underwater vibrations.