Boga
📖 Overview
Occurs in open water ; sometimes found near the coast, mainly near oceanic islands . Sometimes found over coral heads . Feeds on zooplankton and small fishes. Marketed fresh.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 14 - 15; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 9. Spindle-shaped fish with a deeply forked tail and an extremely protrusible mouth. Dorsal fins close together .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Boga is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 15 - 50 m . Tropical; 33°N - 8°N, 89°W - 59°W South America.
🌿 Ecology
zooplankton and small fishes
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inermia vittata | Poey | 1860 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 6 records indexed .
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