In Hong Kong, the present species is observed to mix and school with other
damselfishes, such as the Pearl-spot chromis.
Mainly feeds on pelagic copepods. Its lower jaw is longer and thinner compared to
the Pearl-spot chromis, which is considered an adaptation to capture pelagic prey.
The Pearl-spot chromis, while also feeding mainly on copepods, has a stronger lower
jaw, which allows it to feed on other hard organisms more efficiently.
Description
Body orangish brown and may be paler ventrally. The similar looking Pearl-spot chromis possesses a grey to brown body, therefore distinguishable.
A black spot at pectoral fin base.
A white dot at rear dorsal fin base.
Caudal fins with dark upper and lower margins.
