Closely related to Blue Moki, easily distinguished by its black horizontal stripes and concave head profile.Trumpeter can grow up to 1m on some offshore reefs.

More common in the South.

It feeds on crabs, shrimps, octopus and squid. Often found in groups with Blue and Copper Moki.

They spawn in winter and move into deeper water to do so.
Daily limit per person 15, no minimum size.

NZ Marine Fishes: Paul