Aspect: Small streamlined body, silver base colour upper half, yellow lower half, crossed by six to seven vertical bars, the last and thickest on the tail base. Translucent pectoral and anal fins. CAUTION: earlier designation Serranus tigris no longer accepted (now tigrinus) Population: Common, but difficult to spot. Notable feature: Much smaller than photos suggest. 1st half of the long dorsal fin deeply serrated and usually deployed. Environment: Quiet waters, always close to rocks and coral boulder recesses. Behaviour: Can be approached, but difficult to photograph.
