Species FishBogue

Bogue

Boops boops

CommonFish
Illustration of Bogue (Boops boops)

The Bogue is a small, silvery fish with a distinctive lateral line and a slightly compressed body. Known for its schooling behavior, this fish often forms large groups in coastal waters.

Habitat
Shallow coastal waters and sandy bottoms
Diet
Primarily feeds on plankton and small invertebrates
How common
Common

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