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The blue moki, Latridopsis ciliaris, is a marine fish found around New Zealand and southern Australia. Recognizable by its robust body and blue-gray color, it inhabits offshore reefs and rocky areas. This species is popular in commercial fisheries and recreational fishing due to its good taste and firm flesh.
Length
~50" (max 80)
Weight
~3" (max 10)
Water
Salt
Depth
10-200 ft
Crabs
Crustaceans
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Found in deep offshore reefs and rocky coastal waters
Juveniles prefer shallow rocky reefs
Feeds on benthic invertebrates and small fish
Forms schools, especially in open waters
Spawning occurs in specific reef areas
Eggs and larvae are pelagic
Juveniles remain inshore, moving to deeper waters as they grow
Adults exhibit site fidelity, returning to the same areas annually for feeding and spawning
