The blue maomao is a vibrant, blue-colored fish found in the coastal waters of New Zealand. It typically measures around 12 inches and weighs up to 2 pounds. This species thrives in rocky reef habitats, feeding primarily on plankton. Blue maomao are known for their schooling behavior, often forming large, dynamic groups. This summary is AI generated
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Blue maomao
length · weight
Blue maomao
length · weight
Blue maomao
length · weight


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