| Citation | Paul, L., 2000, New Zealand fishes. Identification, natural history and fisheries.. Reed Books, Auckland. |
| Ref. | 72381 Paul, L., 2000 |
| Page | 92 |
| Named Used as Valid | Arripis trutta |
| Comment | |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | New Zealand coastal waters, but more abundant about and north of Cook Strait. |
| Quote | Average size of adults is 40-50 cm, reaching at least 60 cm. |