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The ribbon eel (Rhinomuraena quaesita) is one of the most unique species of saltwater eels. It is a member of the Muraenidae (Moray eel) family of order Anguilliformes. What is now known as Rhinomuraena quaesita also includes the former Rhinomuraena amboinensis. R. quaesita was used for blue ribbon eels and R. amboinensis for black ribbon eels, but these are now recognized as the same species. The ribbon eel is native to the Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean. Image File history File links Ribbon eel (photo by Tom Doeppner) This work is copyrighted, and used with permission. ...
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Typical Classes Subphylum Urochordata - Tunicatas Ascidiacea Thaliacea Larvacea Subphylum Cephalochordata - Lancelets Subphylum Myxini - Hagfishes Subphylum Vertebrata - Vertebrates Petromyzontida - Lampreys Placodermi (extinct) Chondrichthyes - Cartilaginous fishes Acanthodii (extinct) Actinopterygii - Ray-finned fishes Actinistia - Coelacanths Dipnoi - Lungfishes Amphibia - Amphibians Reptilia - Reptiles Aves - Birds Mammalia - Mammals Chordates (phylum Chordata) include the vertebrates, together with...
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The Anguilliformes (true eels) are an order of bony fishes. ...
Genera See text Moray eels are large cosmopolitan eels of the family Muraenidae. ...
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Genera See text Moray eels are large cosmopolitan eels of the family Muraenidae. ...
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Scientific classification or biological classification refers to how biologists group and categorize extinct and living species of organisms. ...
Scientific classification or biological classification refers to how biologists group and categorize extinct and living species of organisms. ...
The Anguilliformes (true eels) are an order of bony fishes. ...
The ribbon eel is an elegant creature with a long, thin body and high dorsal fins. Many feel that it resembles a brightly colored party streamer. The ribbon eel can easily be recognised by its expanded anterior nostrils. Juveniles and sub-adults are jet black with a yellow dorsal fin, while females are yellow with a black anal fin and white margins on the fins. The adult male can be black, fluorescent blue with yellow highlights, blue-green, or brilliant yellow.
R. quesita grows to an overall length of approximately 100 cm (36 in), and has a life span of up to twenty years. The ribbon eel is the only moray eel that is not gonochoristic. This article is being considered for deletion in accordance with Wikipedias deletion policy. ...
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Behavior Like many eels, the ribbon eel is sometimes thought to be angry or aggressive, because its mouth is often open, appearing ready to strike. In reality, the eel is simply breathing.
In the wild, the ribbon eel buries itself in sand or hides in rocks or reefs, dashing out to feed on small fishes. The ribbon eel is known as one of the most sociable and peaceful of all moray eels, and does not bother humans or get easily irritated. Genera See text. ...
In the aquarium It is estimated that greater than 99% of ribbon eels do not live more than a month in captivity. Ribbon eels have been observed in nearly every case to stop eating after being captured.
Purchasing an animal of this species may be unwise, as it is extremely unlikely that the eel has continued eating since capture. It is always best to see it, in person, eat something while in captivity. Fish sellers have been known to hide or lie about the fact that the animal no longer eats. Some feel that this species should never be purchased under any circumstance, as when the demand dries up, these eels will no longer be caught and put up for sale. Capturing 100 of these animals to get one pet is not a very pleasant ratio for the species.
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