| Citation | Paul, L., 2000, New Zealand fishes. Identification, natural history and fisheries.. Reed Books, Auckland. |
| Ref. | 72381 Paul, L., 2000 |
| Page | 110 |
| Named Used as Valid | Odax pullus |
| Comment | |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | New Zealand |
| Quote | Average size 30-50 cm, reaching 70 cm. Feed on weed generally eating the central fronds of kelp, but occasionally grazing on finer algaeand small invertebrates. Relatively common around the New Zealand coast, but more abundant in the south. |