Scorpis violacea (Hutton, 1873) Blue maomao |
photo by
Denny, C. |
Family: | Scorpididae (Halfmoons) | |||
Max. size: | 40 cm FL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 30 m | |||
Distribution: | Southwest Pacific: Australia (including Lord Howe Island), Norfolk Island and New Zealand (including Kermadec Islands). | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Occurs inshore (Ref. 75154). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |