| Citation | Paul, L., 2000, New Zealand fishes. Identification, natural history and fisheries.. Reed Books, Auckland. |
| Ref. | 72381 Paul, L., 2000 |
| Page | 75 |
| Named Used as Valid | Zeus faber |
| Comment | |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | Eastern Atlantic from Norway to South Africa, the Mediterranean, Indian Ocean and Australia. New Zealand, more common around the North Island particularly from Bay of Plenty northwards, in depths from 20-150 m. |
| Quote | Average size 30-40 cm, reaching 60 cm. Predators on other fishes. |