| Citation | Paul, L., 2000, New Zealand fishes. Identification, natural history and fisheries.. Reed Books, Auckland. |
| Ref. | 72381 Paul, L., 2000 |
| Page | 39 |
| Named Used as Valid | Hydrolagus novaezealandiae |
| Comment | |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | New Zealand, island al least, from the shelf edge about 200 m down to about 500 m. |
| Quote | 50-80 cm, reaching 100 m. Feed on bottom invertebrates. Common around the South Island at least. |