Introducing our February Fish of the Month, the Bogue, Boops boops!
Survey Regions: The Bogue is found in REEF's Eastern Atlantic & Mediterranean (EAM) survey region. It is found along the coasts of Europe, Western Africa, the Azores, and the Canary Islands. Click here to see a distribution for this species in the REEF database.
Size: They are between 7-15 inches (20-40 cm) long.
Identifying Features: They have a silvery, torpedo-shaped body, large eyes, and a forked tail. They can sometimes have a golden sheen across their back.
Fun Facts: The Bogue is a member of the Porgy family. They are typically seen in schools, which can consist of thousands of individuals! They eat a combination of crustaceans and plankton, often feeding near the surface of the water at nighttime.
Thanks for reading, and stay tuned for our next Fish of the Month.
Photo by Peter Wirtz.