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


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