Pearl-spot chromis (Chromis notata)

Scientific name: Chromis notata Temminck & Schlegel, 1843

Pearl-spot chromis (Chromis notata)

The Pearl-spot chromis (Chromis notata) is a marine fish of the family Pomacentridae. Native range: Northwest Pacific, southern Japan, Ryukyu Islands, Taiwan, and China.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 12 - 14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-14; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 10 - 12. A prominent white spot just behind the posterior base of the soft dorsal fin.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Chromis notata
Family
Pomacentridae (Damselfishes)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
17.0
Depth range
2–15 m (7–49 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 2 - 15 m
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Northwest Pacific: southern Japan, Ryukyu Islands, Taiwan, and China.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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