| Citation | Paul, L., 2000, New Zealand fishes. Identification, natural history and fisheries.. Reed Books, Auckland. |
| Ref. | 72381 Paul, L., 2000 |
| Page | 95 |
| Named Used as Valid | Mullus surmuletus lineatus |
| Comment | |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | Southern Australia, common around the North Islanda dn northern South Island in shallow water, 50-100 m. |
| Quote | Average size 10-20 cm, reaching 30 cm. |