ribbon eel
A species of moray eel (Rhinomuraena quaesita) known for its long, ribbon-like body and distinctive nasal appendages. Typically written in katakana.
The ribbon eel is known for its vivid blue and yellow body coloration.
The diver observed a ribbon eel poking its head out from a crevice in the rocks.
Generic term for moray eels; ハナヒゲウツボ is a specific species within this group.
Katakana spelling is standard for this species name; usually written in kana.
Ateji kanji spelling; rarely used in practice.
Alternate ateji kanji spelling; rarely used.
The name combines 鼻 (hana, 'nose'), 髭 (hige, 'whiskers'), and 鱓 (utsubo, 'moray eel'), referring to the eel's distinctive nasal appendages. The katakana spelling is standard for biological names.