Fin's Fish Guide
The Ribbon moray (Pseudechidna brummeri) is a saltwater fish of the family Muraenidae that grows up to 103 cm.
Oceania: American Samoa, Taiwan/Ch Taipei, Mayotte, Cook Is., Fiji, Guam and others
Description
The ribbon moray is a slender moray (Muraenidae) from coastal and reef-lagoon water of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 1 metre and has a very elongate, ribbon-shaped, light-grey to white, scaleless body with small eyes and tubular nostrils. As a nocturnal bottom-dweller it hides by day buried in sand or in crevices and hunts small fish and crustaceans at night. It bites when disturbed; handle with care.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Ribbon moray?
The Ribbon moray has a snake-like body and is mainly white. Can bite with sharp teeth or powerful jaws; handle with care.
Where does the Ribbon moray live?
The Ribbon moray lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Oceania: American Samoa, Taiwan/Ch Taipei, Mayotte, Cook Is., Fiji, Guam and others
How big does the Ribbon moray get?
The Ribbon moray grows to a maximum of about 103 cm.
Is the Ribbon moray dangerous to humans?
The Ribbon moray can bite, but is otherwise not dangerous to humans. Do not feed or reach into crevices. For a bite: rinse the wound thoroughly with clean water, apply firm pressure to stop bleeding and cover with a sterile dressing. Moray bites are deep and prone to infection: always have them assessed medically and check tetanus status.
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