Blue Ribbon Eel
Rhinomuraena quaesita
Sighting evidence at Basak Muck, Dumaguete
Photo: François Libert · CC BY-NC-SA
Blue ribbon eels are protandrous hermaphrodites that begin life as black juveniles, transition to brilliant electric-blue males, and finally become yellow females before death — making colour alone a reliable indicator of sex and life stage. At Basak they occupy sandy burrow openings from which they extend the front third of their body to snap at small fish, retreating instantly at any perceived threat.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Blue Ribbon Eel is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.