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Barred-fin Moray
Gymnothorax zonipectis
White Ribbon Eel
Pseudechidna brummeri
- Max size
- View in app
- Max depth
- 8 m
- Found in
- 48 regions
How to recognise it
- Colours
- whiteblack
- Body shape
- Anguilliform
Pseudechidna brummeri is a species of saltwater eels, the only member of the genus Pseudechidna of the Muraenidae (Moray eel) family.
Description
Its length is 8-30 inches. It has a pale white overall coloration, though it may have some black speckling over its head. Its body is slender and delicate, but this eel tends to be very hardy.
Distribution
It is found in the Indo-Pacific oceans from the western Indian Ocean to Samoa, and north to the Ryukyu Islands.
Habitat
Inhabits reef flats and shallow lagoons, usually buried in the sand or rubble. Occasionally seen swimming between its burrows in shallow protected areas. A gonochoristic species. Solitary.
Similar species
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Barred Moray
Echidna polyzona
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Blackspotted moray
Gymnothorax favagineus
Caribbean Chestnut Moray
Enchelycore carychroa
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Dragon Moray
Enchelycore pardalis
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Fimbriated Moray
Gymnothorax fimbriatus
Questions
Is White Ribbon Eel dangerous?
White Ribbon Eel has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.
Where can you find White Ribbon Eel?
How deep does White Ribbon Eel live?
White Ribbon Eel can be found at depths of up to 8 meters.
