also: すずめだい
noun
pearl-spot chromis
A species of damselfish (Chromis notata) found in the western Pacific. Common in Japanese waters.
スズメダイは日本の沿岸でよく見られる小さな魚です。
The pearl-spot chromis is a small fish commonly seen along the coast of Japan.
The name likely derives from 雀 (sparrow) and 鯛 (sea bream), referring to its small size and shape. The exact origin is uncertain.