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Shoal builders

  • Bogue
  • Gelbstriemen
  • Bokvis
  • Bogue
  • Boga
  • Boba

Distribution

  • The temperate Atlantic
  • The Mediterranean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species can be found between 0 and 350 Meters.
  • Very common species.

Environment and movement of the nocturnal species

  • The species is generally found in the open sea.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.

General behaviour of the species

  • Lives in large groups
  • The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 35 cm
  • Maximum age known : 13 year(s)
  • The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.
  • The animal is a protogynous transsexual

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
    • -Sport or local fishing