St. Helena Comber

Serranus sanctaehelenae

St. Helena Comber

This small comber keeps to hard bottoms in shallow water around St. Helena. Like others in its group it is a hermaphrodite carrying both male and female tissue, and it grows to only about nine centimetres.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Serranidae › Serranus

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273905.

FAQ

How deep does the St. Helena Comber live?
The St. Helena Comber (Serranus sanctaehelenae) is typically found at 1–110 m.
Is the St. Helena Comber dangerous to divers?
The St. Helena Comber is harmless to divers.
How big does the St. Helena Comber get?
The St. Helena Comber grows to about 8.7 cm.