🌿Native Nature

Bogue

Boops boops

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Acanthuriformes ›Family: Sparidae ›Genus: Boops

About

Boops boops /ˈboʊ.ɒps/; Greek: βόωψ boōps, literally "cow-eye"), commonly called a bogue, is a species of seabream native to the eastern Atlantic. Its common name in most languages refers to its large ("bug") eyes. It is found off the coasts of Europe, Africa, the Azores and the Canary Islands, from Norway to Angola, and in the Mediterranean and Black Seas. The species avoids brackish waters such as the Baltic Sea. A demersal and semi-pelagic feeder, it...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bogue?
The scientific name of Bogue is Boops boops.
What is the conservation status of Bogue?
The Bogue has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Bogue belong to?
Bogue belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Bogue belong to?
Bogue belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Bogue belong to?
Bogue belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Bogue belong to?
Bogue belongs to the order Acanthuriformes.
What family does Bogue belong to?
Bogue belongs to the family Sparidae.
What genus does Bogue belong to?
Bogue belongs to the genus Boops.