Blue moki (Latridopsis ciliaris) is a species of marine ray finned fish belonging to the family Latridae, the trumpeters. It is native to the southwestern Pacific Ocean around New Zealand …

The moki is a much under-rated fish in the northern waters of New Zealand but is a main targeted species in the south. The usual colour is blue-grey with shades of brown and one or two large …

A firm, white flesh fish, that holds its shape well when cooked. Blue Moki is a type of Trumpeter found throughout mainland waters of New Zealand. Most commonly caught by trawl or set …

Blue moki are predominately found in the southern NZ climes but can be found lurking right around the country’s east coast. They are a species of the trumpeter family, featuring the …

Dec 1, 2021 · The blue Moki is the most common Moki, although there are several related though much rarer species of Moki such as the copper and red Moki. To make matters even more …

Recent outings on the tail of autumn and early winter have seen me successfully capturing a few moki, and so have my friends, some of whom are first-time moki hunters. The following …

Blue moki belong to the Latrididae family (moki and trumpeter). Juveniles live in shallow, rocky regions while adults generally school over the sandy seafloor in depths of up to 150 metres. …

A visual reference for identifying saltwater and freshwater fish species that are located in New Zealand waters. Learn more about each fish species such as it's physical characteristics, …

Blue Moki are large bottom living fish, which are common in Southern NZ. It can attain a maximum size of about 1 m and over 10kg in weight. It is a moderately deep bodied fish, with …

BLUE MOKI (MOK) (Latridopsis ciliaris) 1. FISHERY SUMMARY (a) Commercial fisheries Most blue moki landings are taken by set net or trawl on the east coast between the Bay of Plenty …