Queensland Dottyback
Ogilbyina queenslandiae
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–20 m
- Max size: 15 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small dottyback that darts in and out of holes in the coral, it keeps to reefs from about one metre down to twenty. Bold and territorial, it defends its crevice against fish many times its size.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pseudochromidae › Ogilbyina
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281868.
FAQ
- How deep does the Queensland Dottyback live?
- The Queensland Dottyback (Ogilbyina queenslandiae) is typically found at 1–20 m.
- Is the Queensland Dottyback dangerous to divers?
- The Queensland Dottyback is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Queensland Dottyback get?
- The Queensland Dottyback grows to about 15 cm.