| Citation | Paul, L., 2000, New Zealand fishes. Identification, natural history and fisheries.. Reed Books, Auckland. |
| Ref. | 72381 Paul, L., 2000 |
| Page | 103 |
| Named Used as Valid | Nemadactylus douglasii |
| Comment | |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | Souther Australia and New Zealand. |
| Quote | Average size 30-50 cm. reaching 60 cm. Most common along the north-east coast straggling south to Cook Strait. |