| Citation | Paul, L., 2000, New Zealand fishes. Identification, natural history and fisheries.. Reed Books, Auckland. |
| Ref. | 72381 Paul, L., 2000 |
| Page | 104 |
| Named Used as Valid | Cheilodactylus spectabilis |
| Comment | |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | Southern Australia |
| Quote | Average size 30-50 cm, reaching 60 cm. Occur around the North Island , more common in the north, occasionally straggling to the South Island. |