| Citation | Paul, L., 2000, New Zealand fishes. Identification, natural history and fisheries.. Reed Books, Auckland. |
| Ref. | 72381 Paul, L., 2000 |
| Page | 65 |
| Named Used as Valid | Melanocetus johnsonii |
| Comment | |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | New Zealand |
| Quote | 15 cm in legth. |