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