Rhinomuraena quaesita [Rhinomuraena quaesita]
Description
This eel is a distinctive reef hunter with a long body and a head shape that stands out from typical morays. Divers often spot it near sandy patches or rocky bottoms, where it may hover close to the substrate and dart forward when something edible comes within range.
Where To See Rhinomuraena quaesita
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Teleosts (Bony Fishes)
Teleostei
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| Order |
Eels (Morays, Congers, and Kin)
Anguilliformes
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| Family |
Moray Eels
Muraenidae
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| Genus |
Sailfin eels (Rhinomuraena)
Rhinomuraena
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