Pearl-spot chromis - 114e HK Reef Fish

Photo By: Kamy Yeung

Photo By: Kamy Yeung

Photo By: Kamy Yeung

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Photo By: Kathleen Ho

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Photo By: Eric Keung

Photo By: Eric Keung

Photo By: Eric Keung

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Pearl-spot chromis

Characteristics

Occasionally seen swimming in the water column to feed on zooplankton.
May occur in larger groups, with more than 100 individuals in an aggregation.
Females attach eggs to substrate such as rocks, and males guard the eggs until hatching.

Description

Body colour grey to brown
A distinctive white spot at posterior base of the dorsal fin.
A dark spot at base of pectoral fin.
Prominent dark margin on upper and lower lobes of caudal fin.

Common Name: Pearl-spot chromis

Family Common Name: Damselfishes

Family: Pomacentridae

Scientific Name: Chromis notata___(Temminck & Schlegel, 1843)

Genus: Chromis

Maximum Length: 17 cm (Total Length)

Pearl-spot chromis