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Pearl-spot chromis (Chromis notata) — Pomacentridae

Pearl-spot chromis

Chromis notata
Family: Pomacentridae

The Pearl-spot chromis (Chromis notata) is a saltwater fish of the family Pomacentridae that grows up to 17 cm.

Length
17 cm
Water
Saltwater
Depth
2–15 m
Diet
Omnivore
Activity
Diurnal
Body shape
Flat / disc-shaped
Substrate
Stone or rock
Danger
Harmless
Range
Asia: China, Taiwan/Ch Taipei, Hong Kong, Japan, Ryukyu Is., Korea (South) and others

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Description

The Pearl-spot chromis is a damselfish (Pomacentridae) from the northwest Pacific, off East Asia. The species grows to about 17 cm. It has a grey-brown body with a white spot at the base of the rear dorsal fin and lives in large schools. As a reef-dweller it lives around coral and rocky reefs and eats zooplankton and algae. The fish is harmless to humans.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Pearl-spot chromis?

The Pearl-spot chromis has a flattened, disc-shaped body and is mainly silver-grey.

Where does the Pearl-spot chromis live?

The Pearl-spot chromis lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Asia: China, Taiwan/Ch Taipei, Hong Kong, Japan, Ryukyu Is., Korea (South) and others

How big does the Pearl-spot chromis get?

The Pearl-spot chromis grows to a maximum of about 17 cm.

Is the Pearl-spot chromis dangerous to humans?

No, the Pearl-spot chromis is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.

More photos

Pearl-spot chromis (Chromis notata) — Pomacentridae — 2
Yifei (CC BY-NC 4.0) via GBIF — iNaturalist
Pearl-spot chromis (Chromis notata) — Pomacentridae — 3
Wikimedia Commons — ゆうき315 (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Pearl-spot chromis (Chromis notata) — Pomacentridae — 4
Lily Yeung (CC BY-NC 4.0) via GBIF — iNaturalist
Pearl-spot chromis (Chromis notata) — Pomacentridae — 5
iNaturalist ((c) johnorams, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC))

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All data

Identification

English name
Pearl-spot chromis sourced
Scientific name
Chromis notata
Family
Pomacentridae
Other names
Pearl-spot chromis; Whitesaddled reeffish; Damselfish verified

Appearance

Size class
Medium verified
Max length (cm)
17 verified
Body shape
Flat / disc-shaped sourced
Dominant colour
Silver / grey sourced
Tail shape
Forked

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Saltwater sourced
Substrate
Stone or rock sourced
Min depth (m)
2 verified
Max depth (m)
15 verified
Natural range
Asia: China, Taiwan/Ch Taipei, Hong Kong, Japan, Ryukyu Is., Korea (South) and others sourced
Origin
Native

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Omnivore
Diet (detail)
Invertebrates, algae and detritus
Territorial
Yes
Activity
Diurnal
Reproduction
Separate sexes
Sexual dimorphism
No
Seasonality
Present year-round in its habitat; no pronounced seasonality known.

For anglers

Fishing method
Fishing with natural bait (fish, shrimp, worm) or lures close to reef and rock structures.
Regulations source
FishBase ↗

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless verified
First aid
This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status. verified

Status & sources

Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

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