Pearl-spot chromis
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit inshore and offshore coral or rocky reefs . Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding . Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate . Males guard and aerate the eggs . Diurnal species .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 13 - 14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 14; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 10 - 12. This species is distinguished by the following set of characters: D XIII-XIV,11-14 (mode XIII,13); A II,10-12 (11); pectoral-fin rays 16-20 (19); principal caudal-fin rays 15; spiniform caudal-fi n rays 2; scale rows in longitudinal series 23-28 (26); tubed lateral line scales 16-21 (17); scale rows above lateral line 4-5 (4), below lateral line 11-12 (11); gill rakers 7-10 (9) + 19-24 (21) = 27-33 (30); preopercular margin smooth; caudal fi n deeply forked no prolongedfi laments;a prominent black blotch covering upper two-thirds of pectoral n base throughout life; indistinct white spot at end of dorsal fin base; caudal peduncle no distinct markings; broad dark band along each caudal fin lobe .Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pearl-spot chromis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Pearl-spot chromis is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding . Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate . Males guard and aerate the eggs .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 2 - 15 m . Subtropical Northwest Pacific: southern Japan, Ryukyu Islands, Taiwan, and China.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Pearl-spot Chromis · Spottedfin Puller · Whitesaddled Reeffish |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Suzumedai · スズメダイ · ミヤケスズメダイ |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chromis miyakeensis | Moyer & Ida | 1976 | Synonym |
| Chromis notata notata | - | - | Synonym |
| Chromis notatus miyakeensis | Moyer & Ida | 1976 | Synonym |
| Chromis notatus notatus | Temminck & Schlegel | 1843 | Synonym |
| Chromis villadoldi | Jordan & Tanaka | 1927 | Synonym |
| Chromis villadolidi | Jordan & Tanaka | 1927 | Synonym |
| Heliases notatus | Temminck & Schlegel | 1843 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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