also: すずめだい
pearl-spot chromis
A species of damselfish (Chromis notata) found in the western Pacific. Common in Japanese waters.
The pearl-spot chromis is a small fish commonly seen along the coast of Japan.
stout chromis; Chromis chrysura
sapphire devil; Chrysiptera cyanea
whitetail dascyllus; humbug dascyllus; banded dascyllus; white-tailed damselfish
Katakana spelling is standard for this fish name; the word is usually written in kana.
Hiragana spelling, also common.
Rarely used kanji form.
The name likely derives from 雀 (sparrow) and 鯛 (sea bream), referring to its small size and shape. The exact origin is uncertain.