Orangelined Bullseye, Pempheris ornata Mooi & Jubb 1996
Other Names: Orange-lined Bullseye
Orangelined Bullseyes, Pempheris ornata, at Adelaide, Gulf St Vincent, South Australia. Source: Rick Stuart-Smith / Reef Life Survey. License: CC BY Attribution
Summary:
A small bullseye with a bright yellow eye and 5–6 orange stripes along the side.
Cite this page as:
Bray, D.J. 2019, Pempheris ornata in Fishes of Australia, accessed 24 Apr 2024, https://fishesofaustralia.net.au/home/species/2487
Orangelined Bullseye, Pempheris ornata Mooi & Jubb 1996
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Distribution |
Endemic to southern Australia, from Kangaroo Island, South Australia, to Dongara, Western Australia. The species appears uncommon, and small groups are usually seen sheltering under ledges and at cave entrances during the day. |
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Etymology |
The specific name ornata is from the Latin ornamentum (= ornamented or ornate) in reference to the spectacular coloration of this species compared to its congeners. |
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Species Citation |
Pempheris ornata Mooi &. Jubb 1996., Rec. Aust. Mus. 48(2): 120. Type locality: Rapid Bay, South Australia. |
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Author |
Bray, D.J. 2019 |
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Orangelined Bullseye, Pempheris ornata Mooi & Jubb 1996
References
Gomon, M.F. 1994. Family Pempherididae. pp. 606-611 in Gomon, M.F., Glover, C.J.M. & Kuiter, R.H. (eds). The Fishes of Australia's South Coast. Adelaide : State Printer 992 pp. 810 figs.
Hutchins, J.B. 1994. A survey of the nearshore reef fish fauna of Western Australia's west and south coasts — The Leeuwin Province. Records of the Western Australian Museum, Supplement 46: 1-66 figs 1-6
Hutchins, J.B. 2001. Biodiversity of shallow reef fish assemblages in Western Australia using a rapid censusing technique. Records of the Western Australian Museum 20: 247-270
Hutchins, J.B. & Swainston, R. 1986. Sea Fishes of Southern Australia. Complete field guide for anglers and divers. Perth : Swainston Publishing 180 pp.
Hutchins, J.B. & Thompson, M. 1983. The Marine and Estuarine Fishes of South-western Australia. Perth : Western Australian Museum 103 pp. 345 figs.
Kuiter, R.H. 1996. Guide to Sea Fishes of Australia. A comprehensive reference for divers and fishermen. Sydney, NSW, Australia : New Holland Publishers xvii, 434 pp.
Mooi, R.D. &. Jubb, R.N. 1996. Descriptions of two new species of the genus Pempheris (Pisces: Pempheridae) from Australia, with a provisional key to Australian species. Records of the Australian Museum 48(2): 117-130 PDF available, open access
