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タカサゴスズメダイ

Meanings

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noun

Weber's chromis

A species of damselfish (Chromis weberi) found in the Indo-Pacific. Used in ichthyological contexts and among aquarium enthusiasts.

タカサゴスズメダイはインド洋ようから太たい平へい洋ようにかけて生せい息そくする。
Weber's chromis inhabits the Indian and Pacific Oceans.

Etymology

The name is a compound of タカサゴ (Takasago, a place name or old name for Taiwan) and スズメダイ (chromis/damselfish). The exact derivation is uncertain; it likely refers to the region where the species was first described or is commonly found.