Queensland dottyback (Ogilbyina queenslandiae)

Scientific name: Ogilbyina queenslandiae Saville-Kent, 1893

The Queensland dottyback (Ogilbyina queenslandiae) is a marine fish of the family Pseudochromidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–26°C (75–79°F). Native range: Western Central Pacific, endemic to Queensland, Australia.

Queensland dottyback care at a glance

Temperature: 24–26°C (75–79°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 32-37; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 18 - 21. Color variable depending on sex; male mainly red anteriorly and purplish posteriorly; dorsal, anal and caudal fins bluish except dorsal reddish on anterior part; female with a grayish head, largely yellow-orange on side, with 5-6 brown bars on upper half of anterior part of body; fins largely reddish.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Ogilbyina queenslandiae
Family: Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 15.0
Depth range: 10–20 m (33–66 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 10 - 20 m, usually 10 - 20 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Western Central Pacific: endemic to Queensland, Australia.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial