Serranus flaviventris

Sea bass

  • Twinspot bass

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic

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 is found in a sheltered zone
  • The species can be found between 2 and 400 Meters.
  • Common species.

General behaviour of the species

  • Species generally solitary
  • The animal shows curiosity towards the diver

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 8 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