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Scorpis violacea (Hutton, 1873) Blue maomao |
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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 | |||