| Citation | Paul, L., 2000, New Zealand fishes. Identification, natural history and fisheries.. Reed Books, Auckland. |
| Ref. | 72381 Paul, L., 2000 |
| Page | 108 |
| Named Used as Valid | Coris sandeyeri |
| Comment | |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | South-eastern Australia |
| Quote | Reaches 45 cm, common over areas of mixed sand and reef along our north-east coast. Feed on a variety of invertebrates |