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The Bogue (Boops boops) is a saltwater fish of the family Sparidae that grows up to 40 cm.
Eastern Atlantic from Norway to Angola, including the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea.
Description
The bogue is a slender sea bream of the family Sparidae reaching about 40 cm. It has notably large eyes, a silvery-grey body with three to five faint golden longitudinal stripes and a small dark spot at the pectoral fin base. There is a single continuous dorsal fin with spines and soft rays, and a forked tail. The bogue occurs in the eastern Atlantic, the Mediterranean and the Black Sea over varied bottoms to about 350 m. It is a gregarious, mainly nocturnal omnivore that feeds on crustaceans and plankton, rising toward the surface at night, and it is taken commercially as a food and bait fish.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Bogue?
The Bogue has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a horizontal stripes pattern. Slender sea bream with large eyes, three to five faint golden longitudinal stripes and a dark blotch at the pectoral fin base.
Where does the Bogue live?
The Bogue lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Eastern Atlantic from Norway to Angola, including the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea.
How big does the Bogue get?
The Bogue grows to a maximum of about 40 cm. On average the species is around 20 cm.
Is the Bogue dangerous to humans?
No, the Bogue is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Bogue edible?
Yes, the Bogue is commonly eaten.
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