How big is the Bogue?

Bogue (Boops boops) reaches 15–36 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Bogue?

Bogue is found between 0–350 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Bogue?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Bogue?

Found in: East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean.

Bogue (Boops boops)

Key facts

Scientific name: Boops boops
Common name: Bogue
Category: Fish
Family: Sparidae
Genus: Boops
Size: 15–36 cm
Depth: 0–350 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: open-water, seagrass
Behaviours: schooling
Ocean zones: East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean

Description

Boops boops reaches 36 cm. Small Mediterranean and East Atlantic seabream with elongated silver body with 3 to 5 thin yellow-golden longitudinal bands on flanks, large black eyes (hence Boops, ox-eye). Lives in huge dense schools from 0 to 350 m in open water and above seagrass of Mediterranean and East Atlantic. Opportunistic omnivore of plankton, algae and small invertebrates. Very important commercial fishery. Iconic wide-angle photo subject for its tight reflective schools.

Photo of Bogue

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Bogue?: Bogue (Boops boops) reaches 15–36 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Bogue?: Bogue is found between 0–350 m deep.
Is the Bogue dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Bogue?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Bogue?: Found in: East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean.

Other species in the family Sparidae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 127047)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 5210955)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia