@store.curiosity: Day 163 - The ribbon eel (Rhinomuraena quaesita) is a slender, snake-like fish found in coral reefs of the Indo-Pacific. It grows up to 1 meter long and lives in sandy burrows with only its head exposed. Its color changes with age and sex: juveniles are black with a yellow stripe, adult males turn bright blue and yellow, and females become yellow. This change is linked to reproduction, as ribbon eels are protandric hermaphrodites, starting life as males and turning into females. They feed on small fish and crustaceans, catching prey with quick strikes. Their distinctive flared nostrils and waving motion make them one of the most recognizable reef species for divers and underwater photographers.

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