| Citation | Paul, L., 2000, New Zealand fishes. Identification, natural history and fisheries.. Reed Books, Auckland. |
| Ref. | 72381 Paul, L., 2000 |
| Page | 84 |
| Named Used as Valid | Caesioperca lepidoptera |
| Comment | |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | New Zealand and southern Australia, 20-200 m. |
| Quote | Average size 15-25 cm. A plankton feeder, more common around north New Zealand. |