Description

Also known Blue Mao Mao, Blue Sweep, Hardbelly, Sweep, Violet Sweep.

Found in schools, over inshore waters.
They feed on zooplankton.
Length - 40cm
Depth - 0-30m
Southwest Pacific - Australia, New Zealand

Highly compressed fish, found in large schools on outer reefs, in high energy zones feeding in mid-water. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/scorpis-violacea