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Blue Moki are blue-grey on top with light and dark vertical banding and a silvery underside. They can grow to a length of 90 cm.
Blue Moki have a maximum age of 33 years. Sexual maturity is reached at 40 cm in length, or 5-6 years old. Growth slows markedly after maturity. Spawning occurs in August-September.
Blue Moki are found in southern areas of Kaikoura and East Cape. They migrate north to Mihia Peninsula for spawning in August and September. Adults are found offshore over soft bottoms associated with reefs. They feed on crustaceans, shellfish and worms.
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Key statistics
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| 1 Reported commercial catch is calculated for the 12 month period to 30/09/2025 |
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| 2 Quota value and exports are calculated pro-rata to reported commercial catch for the 12 month period to 30/09/2025 |
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