Queensland dottyback
📖 Overview
Usually found in or near holes of coral reefs . Minimum depth from https://www.reeflifesurvey.com/species/ogilbyina-queenslandiae/.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
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 .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Queensland dottyback is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Queensland dottyback is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Bi-directional sex change has been proposed for this species though histological analysis of more specimens is needed for confirmation .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 20 m , usually 10 - 20 m . Tropical Central Pacific: endemic to Queensland, Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Queensland dottyback is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked — Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 19.1 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 152 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Queensland dottyback has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dampieria longipinnis | Ogilby | 1908 | Synonym |
| Polyacanthus queenslandiae | Saville-Kent | 1893 | Synonym |
| Pseudochromis queenslandiae | Saville-Kent | 1893 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 3 records indexed .
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