Brown Comber

The Brown Comber (Serranus hepatus) is a small, unassuming member of the sea bass family, often overlooked on the reef but possessing a quiet charm of its own. Typically reaching around 17cm, but occasionally growing up to 25cm, these fish inhabit a wide depth range from the shallows accessible to snorkellers down to 100m, making them a potential sighting on many dives. While not the most eye-catching fish, they are a common component of the demersal community, meaning they live close to the seabed, often amongst rocks, seagrass, or coral rubble. Keep an eye out when hovering near the reef floor – you might just spot one! Though currently there are no recorded sightings on divesites, perhaps you can be the first!