White Ribbon Eel

Pseudechidna brummeri

Habitat & Distribution :  Indian-Pacific Ocean

Diet : Crustaceans and molluscs

Size: 50 - 80 cm

Lifespan: 12 - 20 years

Description

It is characterized by an off-white to pale tan body with a bright white streak along its dorsal fin, and distinctive black speckled markings on its face

Behavior

They are generally reclusive, spending most of their time with their bodies buried and only their heads poking out to ambush small fish and shrimp. They are solitary, carnivorous, and often display an open-mouth, threatening posture to deter threats.

Reproduction

The white ribbon eel (Pseudechidna brummeri), also known as the ghost eel, is a rarely seen, cryptic moray eel that is generally considered a protandric hermaphrodite (maturing as a male and transitioning into a female). They inhabit shallow reef flats and coastal rubble in the Indo-Pacific, typically living as solitary, sedentary adults.

Communication & Perception

The White Ribbon Eel (Pseudechidna brummeri), also known as the Ghost Eel, is a rarely seen, highly cryptic moray eel found in the Indo-Pacific, generally inhabiting protected reef flats, lagoons, and coral rubble at depths up to 10 meters. Due to its elusive, hidden nature and nocturnal habits, specific studies on its communication and perception are sparse.

Predators

larger reef fish, sharks, and barracuda