painted comber
| Scientific name | Serranus scriba |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Linnaeus |
| Year of description | 1758 |
| IUCN category (World) | LC |
| Family | Serranidae |
| Genus | Serranus |
Introduction
Serranus scriba, commonly known as painted comber, is a salt water fish.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size25 cm
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Maximum size26 cm
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Patternvertical stripes
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Average size25 cm
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Maximum size26 cm
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Patternvertical stripes
How to recognize the painted comber ?
The painted comber measures between 25 and 26 cm. This fish is multicolore with a predominantly jaune, bleu and marron 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 painted comber is a fish solitary naturally found near the bottom. This species is carnivorous .
The painted 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 qui pond en eau libre
The painted comber is a fish ovipare qui pond en eau libre.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
Conservation status of populations (IUCN)
Where to see this species?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature15 - 26 °C
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Depth3 - 35 m
Biotope presentation
The painted comber is most often found at a depth between 3m and 35m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
Fishkeeping
Not recommended
We do not recommend keeping this species in an aquarium. It has unpredictable needs which, if not met, generate significant stress, potentially leading to a shorter life expectancy, an interruption of its growth or the development of pathogens.
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Sources & Contributions
Participation & Validation
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Translation
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Bibliographic references
FAO Species Catalogue. Vol. 16. Groupers of the world (family Serranidae, subfamily Epinephelinae). - Heemstra, P.C - J.E. Randall - FAO Fisheries Synopsis - 1993.
SERRANIDAE - P.C. Heemstra - W.D. Anderson - FAO Fisheries Synopsis - 2002.
Competition between the comber (Serranus cabrilla) and painted comber (Serranus scriba) at STARESO, Corsica, France. - Anja Sjostrom - Ryan Stephenson - FAO Fisheries Synopsis - 0.
Where to see this species?
Scientific partners
Tags
Species of the same family
Same genus
