| Citation | Paul, L., 2000, New Zealand fishes. Identification, natural history and fisheries.. Reed Books, Auckland. |
| Ref. | 72381 Paul, L., 2000 |
| Page | 114 |
| Named Used as Valid | Parapercis colias |
| Comment | |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | New Zealand coastline and at the Chatham Islands, 150 m. |
| Quote | Average size 30-40, reaching 60 cm. Feeding on a wise range of bottom-living animals and small fishes, most abundant from Cook Strait southwards. |