Boga
Haemulon vittatum
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 15–50 m
- Max size: 23 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This grunt lives more in open water than most of its kin, schooling near oceanic islands and sometimes hanging over coral heads. It feeds on zooplankton and small fishes, reaches about 23 centimetres and sells fresh in markets.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Haemulidae › Haemulon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1021254.
FAQ
- How deep does the Boga live?
- The Boga (Haemulon vittatum) is typically found at 15–50 m.
- Is the Boga dangerous to divers?
- The Boga is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Boga get?
- The Boga grows to about 23 cm.