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Scampi are white-pinkish with dark orange stripes at the joints.  
 
 
 
Scampi have a maximum age of 15 years. Females reach maturity at 30-56 mm depending on their location. Spawning occurs through spring and early summer. 
 
 
 
Scampi are widely distributed around New Zealand at depths between 200-500 m. They build burrows in muddy sediments and spend most of their time in the burrow. 
 
             
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			| 1 Reported commercial catch is calculated for the 12 month period to 30/09/2026 | 
		 
		
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			| 2 Quota value and exports are calculated pro-rata to reported commercial catch for the 12 month period to 30/09/2026 | 
		 
	 
 
             
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