Serranus hepatus

Sea bass

  • Brown comber
  • Beutelbarsch
  • Serran tambour
  • Tamburino
  • Perchietella

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic
  • The temperate Atlantic
  • The Mediterranean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species can be found between 5 and 100 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species

General behaviour of the species

  • The species is territorial
  • Species generally solitary
  • The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 20 cm
  • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
  • The animal is a simultaneous hermaphrodite

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Aquarium enthusiasts.