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Pearl-spot chromis

スズメダイ · suzumedai
Chromis notata

Pearl-spot chromis are small schooling damselfish often encountered around rocky shores.

Pearl-spot chromis

Habitat and season

Coastal reefs and structure.

Recorded fishing season
May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct · Nov
Scientific name
Chromis notata
Japanese name
スズメダイ

Months are a broad guide, not a current catch forecast. Region, water temperature and local closures can change the season.

Fishing methods

Sabiki fishing

A multi-hook rig imitates tiny prey while a bait basket releases a small trail of shrimp. Fish vertically at a permitted pier rather than swinging exposed hooks through a crowd.

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Cooking

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Detailed Japanese species notes

灰褐色で体高のある小魚。背側の後方に小さな白い点。小さい口と二叉した尾びれ。

背びれの棘に注意し、魚ばさみで保持して針を外します。食べる分だけ持ち帰り、速やかに冷やします。

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