Brown Comber
NameBrown Comber
Scientific NameSerranus cabrilla
Common NamesBrown Comber, Comber
FamilySerranidae
OriginEastern Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)180
Max Size (Inches)16
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)60-75
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarge temperate wrasses, Other large, robust, non-aggressive marine fish, Larger groupers (with extreme caution and very large tanks)
Description
The Brown Comber is a predatory marine fish known for its reddish-brown body adorned with 7-9 dark vertical bands. It is a robust species with a large mouth and a spiny dorsal fin, typical of the sea bass family. This species is an ambush predator, often found in rocky and sandy habitats.
