| Citation | Paul, L., 2000, New Zealand fishes. Identification, natural history and fisheries.. Reed Books, Auckland. |
| Ref. | 72381 Paul, L., 2000 |
| Page | 119 |
| Named Used as Valid | Xenocephalus innotabilis |
| Comment | |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | South-east Australia, and northern New Zealand. |
| Quote | Average length 30-40 cm, occurs on sandy mud bottoms around northern New Zealand. |