Female is larger and more aggressive than male, particularly when defending a nest. Also, much darker in colour, and has three almost grey bands.
Male is smaller and more timid than female. Also, much brighter in colour, and has three lighter bands.
Ok – not a great shot – but the Saddleback is almost more white band than dark. Clear white band behind the eyes, followed by a large white saddle which includes a white rear half of the dorsal fin, which continues as a white margin around the tail.
Bright reddish orange with a large black smudge on the rear of the back, and a single white band behind the eye.
Bright reddish orange with a large black smudge on the rear of the back, and a single white band behind the eye.
Called a pink, but body colour can range from dull pink to bright orange. Identified by vertical white lines (not bands) behind the eyes, and white band from forehead, along the base of the dorsal to the white tail.
Called a pink, but body colour can range from dull pink to bright orange. Identified by vertical white lines (not bands) behind the eyes, and white band from forehead, along the base of the dorsal to the white tail.
Black body with a white tail, and pale vertical stroke behind the eye.
Orange body with three black margined white vertical stripes, the middle one pointing forwards slightly. Also black margins around the fins.
Body can be almost black with deep orange, to quite pale – almost yellow. Two vertical white stripes of equal width behind the face and across the body. Fins are typically yellow-orange. The darker ones also have a visible white band at the caudal peduncle.
