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.