brown comber
| Scientific name | Serranus hepatus |
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| Descriptor | Linnaeus |
| Year of description | 1758 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Serranidae |
| Genus | Serranus |
Introduction
Serranus hepatus, commonly known as brown comber, is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size15 cm
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Maximum size25 cm
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Patternvertical stripes
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Average size15 cm
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Maximum size25 cm
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Patternvertical stripes
How to recognize the brown comber ?
The brown comber measures between 15 and 25 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly marron and beige body. The also has marron vertical stripes.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilitysolitary
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
The brown comber is a fish solitary naturally found near the bottom. This species is carnivorous .
The brown comber is a territorial animal that does not tolerate any incursions into its living area. It is particularly virulent against other territorial species and it can provoke heated fights. Relationships between conspecifics are also hectic, with each seeking to secure its place.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare
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HermaphroditeHermaphroditism
The brown comber is a fish ovipare.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
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What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature15 - 26 °C
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Depth5 - 100 m
Biotope presentation
The brown comber is most often found at a depth between 5m and 100m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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