Ogilbyina novaehollandiae (Steindachner 1879)

Males grayish with reddish head, large individuals usually dark gray to black; females pinkish to bright yellow or greenish with short reddish bars below posterior dorsal fin, large individuals sometimes dark gray to black with red belly (Ref. 2334).

Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 34 - 38; Analspines: 3; Analsoft rays: 19 - 20

Occurs inshore near reefs (Ref. 7300). Found in or near holes (Ref. 9710). Has been reared in captivity (Ref. 35413).

aquarium: commercial