Serranus scriba

Sea bass

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Painted comber
Schriftbarsch
Serran écriture
Serrano escribano
Sciarrano scrittura

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 150 Meters.
Very common species.

General behaviour of the species

The species is territorial
Species generally solitary
The animal shows curiosity towards the diver

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 35 cm
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
Diet : Fishes - - Mollusks
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.