Serranus tabacarius (Cuvier 1829)

Back crossed by yellow spots and saddles, some of which expand on upper side.

Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12

Inhabits shallow rocky or coral bottoms with clear water (Ref. 5217). In groups on deeper reefs (Ref. 9710). Synchronously hermaphroditic. Negligible commercial value due to its small size (Ref. 5217). Sometimes follows goatfishes (family Mullidae) as they probe the sand for invertebrates (Ref. 26938).

aquarium: commercial