Ribbon eels are predominantly found in healthy coral reefs, where they burrow in the sand and hide under rocks, leaving only their heads and upper bodies visible. They use their long, antenna-like nostrils to sense vibrations, helping them hunt and capture prey with their tiny but very sharp teeth. Ribbon eels are believed to be protandric hermaphrodites, which means that they are born male, then change their sex to female as they mature. This is accompanied by a color change from black to blue to yellow.
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