Comber
NameComber
Scientific NameSerranus cabrilla
Common NamesComber, Painted Comber
FamilySerranidae
OriginEastern Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)100
Max Size (Inches)16
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)68-77
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarger Groupers, Snappers, Moray Eels, Lionfish (with caution), Triggerfish (with caution)
Description
The Comber is a predatory marine fish characterized by its reddish-brown body with vertical dark bands and a distinctive white lateral stripe. It is found in rocky and sandy bottoms of the Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea. This species is a solitary ambush predator, feeding on smaller fish and invertebrates.
