Bogue (Boops Boops)

Latin name: Boops boops
Common name: Bogue
In other languages: Boga, F: Bogie, D: Gelbstriem
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Perciformes
Suborder: Odontoceti
Family: Sparidae
Genus: Boops

Distribution: Mediterranean and Atlantic.

Habitat: Shallow waters near the surface, among rocks, reefs and sea-gras. They might go down to 150 metres.

Behaviour: This shoaling fish mixes with other species such as cromis as they have a similar diet.

Diet: Omnivore.