Bogue

Boops boops

Bogue

A schooling sea bream that roams sandy, muddy, rocky and weedy bottoms from the shallows down to about three hundred and fifty metres, rising toward the surface mostly at night. It eats almost anything, mainly crustaceans and plankton, and generally begins life female before turning male.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Sparidae › Boops

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 127047.

FAQ

How deep does the Bogue live?
The Bogue (Boops boops) is typically found at 0–350 m.
Is the Bogue dangerous to divers?
The Bogue is harmless to divers.
How big does the Bogue get?
The Bogue grows to about 40 cm.