Blue Moki

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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

Other names
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Length
~50 (max 80)
Weight
~3 (max 10)
Water
Salt
Depth
10-200 ft

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Living Conditions

🐟 Habitat preferences
- 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
♻️ Life cycle and mating behavior
- 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