The Barred serrano (Serranus psittacinus) is a saltwater fish of the family Serranidae that grows up to 18 cm.
Description
The Barred serrano is a small seabass (Serranidae) from reef water of the eastern Pacific, from Mexico to Peru. The species grows to about 9 cm and has an elongate body with brown crossbars and a pale belly. As a bottom-oriented ambush hunter it shelters among rocks and coral and seizes small fish and crustaceans. Like many seabasses it is a simultaneous hermaphrodite. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Barred serrano?
The Barred serrano has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Barred serrano live?
The Barred serrano lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Barred serrano get?
The Barred serrano grows to a maximum of about 18 cm.
Is the Barred serrano dangerous to humans?
No, the Barred serrano is harmless to humans.
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