The Canara pearlspot (Etroplus canarensis), also known as banded chromide or Canara pearlspot cichlid, is an endangered species of cichlid endemic to South Karnataka in India.

[2] It belongs to a small genus of species of cichlids from Asia, and unlike other members of the genus Etroplus it does not occur in brackish waters, being found in freshwater only.

[2] It reaches a length of 11.5 centimetres (4.5 in) TL.

[2] It is a much sought out cichlid, somewhat rare in hobby aquariums.

In the recent past there have been some reports of breeding in captivity.