| Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Pseudochrominae |
| 15 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 20 m |
| Western Central Pacific: endemic to Queensland, Australia. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 32-37; Anal spines: 3-3; 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 (Ref. 2334). |
| Usually found in or near holes of coral reefs (Ref. 9710). Minimum depth from https://www.reeflifesurvey.com/species/ogilbyina-queenslandiae/. |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 July 2021 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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