Blacksmith
Chromis punctipinnis
A small, dark blue to black damselfish found along the Pacific coast. Popular among aquarium enthusiasts and occasionally caught by shore anglers.
Blacksmith at a glance
- Scientific name
- Chromis punctipinnis
- Typical size
- 4-6 inches
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Reef
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Inhabits rocky reefs, kelp beds, and nearshore areas from Monterey Bay to Baja California. Typically found in schools around structure in 10-100 feet of water. Caught incidentally while fishing for other species using small hooks and baits.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a blacksmith through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksBlacksmith questions people ask
Blacksmith is Chromis punctipinnis.
A typical blacksmith runs 4-6 inches. Cobia records the length and weight of every blacksmith you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Inhabits rocky reefs, kelp beds, and nearshore areas from Monterey Bay to Baja California. Typically found in schools around structure in 10-100 feet of water. Caught incidentally while fishing for other species using small hooks and baits. It is a salt water species, filed under reef in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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